The LXX

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Scott Pitta

My only full length book on the LXX is titled Invitation to the Septuagint by Karen Jobes and Moises Silva.

I know the book. What was your take away from reading it?

Originally Posted by Scott Pitta

I do have a broad understanding of textual criticism of the NT. Some of it applies to LXX studies.

Please explain in what ways does it apply to the LXX?

Originally Posted by Scott Pitta

There has been quite a bit of work done on LXX studies in the last 40 years. But it is an area of research that I have not focussed on.

Seeing that the LXX is widely quoted in the NT. Why didn't you look closer into their Greek OT?

[Scott Pitta]

I can't be everywhere. Koine Greek is a language I seldom, if ever use. I have pressing needs for language skills in Ojibwe and Menominee and Ho Chunk. These are languages of people groups I rub shoulders with on a regular basis.

Other demands cry for my attention that have nothing to do with linguistics. These responsibilities are not ignored.

In addition to the ordinary responsibilities, I am trying to wrap up a biography project that consumes my spare time.

I simply don't have time or need to research LXX studies.

[Evang.Benincasa]

Originally Posted by Scott Pitta

I can't be everywhere. Koine Greek is a language I seldom, if ever use. I have pressing needs for language skills in Ojibwe and Menominee and Ho Chunk. These are languages of people groups I rub shoulders with on a regular basis.

Other demands cry for my attention that have nothing to do with linguistics. These responsibilities are not ignored.

In addition to the ordinary responsibilities, I am trying to wrap up a biography project that consumes my spare time.

I simply don't have time or need to research LXX studies.