How Old Is the Septuagint

The Septuagint Bible arose in the 3rd century B.C., when the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, was translated into Greek. The name Septuagint derives from the Latin word septuaginta, which means 70.

Which is older Septuagint or Dead Sea Scrolls?

The Dead Sea Scrolls have been dated to a range from the third century BCE to the first century CE. That means that the oldest scrolls in the collection might have been as old as the Septuagint, which dates to the third century BCE.

What is the oldest biblical language?

Scholars generally recognize three languages as original biblical languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Koine Greek.