I came across an interesting point over the weekend that got me thinking. When do we accept the Septuagint as authoritative, and when do we reject it?
Take the Book of Daniel as an example. The original text was written in three different languages—the middle section in Aramaic (the oldest part), with two Hebrew sections added at the beginning and end. Later, the Septuagint introduced additional passages, which Protestants reject, while other Christian traditions accept them as Scripture.
So, my question is: Is there a clear rule for when we accept or reject the Septuagint? Or do we simply use it when it aligns with our doctrines and disregard it when it doesn’t?
If it’s the latter, it seems like we’re bending Scripture to fit our beliefs rather than shaping our beliefs to align with Scripture. 😖
What are your thoughts?
#septuagint
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