Publisher's Synopsis
For students of the Bible, the New Testament in particular, the study of the Septuagint's influence is a vital part of the history of interpretation. The New English Translation of the Septuagint fills this gap.The Septuagint is of great importance in the history of both Judaism and Christianity. The first translation of the books of the Hebrew Bible into the common language of the ancient Mediterranean world made the Jewish scriptures accessible to many outside Judaism.