Brenton S Septuagint Restored Names Version Volume 1

The Septuagint is the only extant Greek translation from a Hebrew MSS that is currently lost to us. The Greek Septuagint and its Autograph, were extensively used before the Christian era as has been testified to by historians and many similarities manifest in the Dead Sea Scrolls. During the age of the Messiah and the Apostles it appears they exclusively used either the Greek Septuagint or its Autograph as is demonstrated by the parallels found in their quotes from the Hebrew Scriptures [O.T]. The Septuagint persevered into the age of the early Church Fathers where after it inexplicably fell into disuse. This is a fresh approach to Sir Brenton's translation, in that this it restores the original Hebrew Names as found in the Masoretic Text. While this approach may seem like a glaring paradox it may however be reasoned that a more satisfying though not perfect English translation has subsequently evolved.

Brenton's Septuagint, Apocrypha, in modern English delivers the Apocrypha that the New Testament writers read and was that the authoritive Scripture of the early Church. Adding the original Hebrew names gives this work the same flavor of Hebrew Scripture that the Messiah and his disciples heard and read. Most importantly the name of our Creator has been restored. 140 pages printed in large type on brilliant white bond paper ensures ultimate readability and is comfortably portable. Additionally it includes a three page learning objective to encourage Scripture reading.

This edition of "The Septuagint with Apocrypha" (the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament and the apocryphal books of the same linguistic origin) gives the complete Greek text along with a parallel English translation by Brenton. From the Preface This edition of the Septuagint, including Apocrypha, giving the complete Greek text along with a parallel English translation by Sir Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton (1807-1862), was first published in London in 1851. The Septuagint (from the Latin septuaginta, meaning "seventy," and frequently referred to by the roman numerals LXX) is the Greek translation of the Old Testament. The name derives from the tradition that it was made by seventy (or seventy-two) Jewish scholars at Alexandria, Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy Philadelphus (285-247 B.C.). It has been preserved in a large number of manuscript copies of the original, and the Greek text in Brenton's edition is based on Vaticanus, an early fourth-century manuscript, with some reliance on other texts, particularly Alexandrinus, a fifth-century manuscript. Although it is not completely understood either when or why the translation was originally done, it is clear that it in large measure reflects the common language of the period and became the "Bible" of Greek-speaking Jews and then later of the Christians. It is worth noting that the Septuagint differs from the Hebrew Old Testament in certain ways: 1) the Greek text varies at many points from the corresponding Hebrew text; 2) the order of the Biblical Books is not the same--the threefold division of the Hebrew canon into the Law, Prophets, and Writings is not followed in the LXX; and 3) several books not found in the Hebrew are included in the LXX-- these books are known as the Apocrypha in the English Bible. While the majority of the Old Testament quotations rendered by the New Testament authors are borrowed directly from the Septuagint, a number of times they provide their own translation which follows the Hebrew text against the Septuagint. In general, the vocabulary and style of the Septuagint is reflected in the theological terms and phraseology chosen by the New Testament writers, and therefore, takes on particular significance for a better overall understanding of the Scriptures. It is not surprising--due to its early widespread use and enduring influence in the Church--that the order of the Biblical Books in the Septuagint, rather than that of the Hebrew O.T., became the accepted order. Although rejected by Protestants as non-canonical, the Apocryphal writings have enduring value as a literary and historical record of the intertestamental period. They often provide important background and illustrative material for a better understanding of the New Testament "world" and thus the New Testament itself.

Volume 1 of 3This version of Sir Lancelot Brenton's translation is a very minor edited form which mostly gets rid of "thee", "thou", "camest", "doth", and other such words. Names are not updated. Has room for note-taking. 13pt Font.

A diligent study of the Book of Enoch reveals that many 'Old Testament' writers not only had access to the book but knew it intimately. Many of the Messiah's teachings appear remarkably similar to the Two Ways found in the Book of Enoch. The early first century followers of 'The Way' respected the Book of Enoch and used it, as is demonstrated by the Bible writes Jude's quotation from the book. The Ante-Nicene Fathers had access to the Book of Enoch and not only valued it, but also most considered it a sacred writing. This book is an theological introduction to the book of Enoch dealing with its reliability and antiquity. It further reveals a deeper understanding of the Book of Enoch, and demonstrates a few allegories contained therein.

Revised English Translation of Sir Lancelot C.L. Brenton of the Septuagint