[B-Greek] The value of the LXX

Ross J Purdy rossjpurdy at netwurx.net
Mon Feb 11 01:30:02 EST 2008


Greetings,

Albert Pietersma wrote:
> ...
> As I see it, there need be no antinomy between what might be called  
> the LXX AS PRODUCED (i.e. as translated) and the LXX AS RECEIVED... 
>   
Dr. Tov has produced a word for word parallel for us, I am not sure 
off-hand which Old Testament Greek version it is based on, but is this a 
useful bridge between the languages for helping us understand the NT Greek?

Do we have a good idea of what the first century text actually looked 
like? Were the translations we now have (RECEIVED) actually PRODUCED 
after the first century, and even if they are bound to match in many 
cases, is it fair to identify them with the first century text used by 
the writers of the NT? In other words, how sure are we of the continuity 
and can we say to what degree they are continuous.

How does the Greek OT used by the Orthodox Church today compare with the 
critical editions we have?

Has anyone produced a new translation of the Hebrew into Greek of the OT 
recently or has there been any since the fifth century?

In Christ,
Ross Purdy



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