Theories of The Origin of The Septuagint

In this paper the author presents and critically assesses scholarly theories tackling issue of Septuagint's origin. The most prominent shape course research into basic questions which these aspire to answer are: wayof emergence translation, reason for, origin place its There are two dealing with way translation: Urtext theory Targum theory. first one still represents basis textual criticism methodology. Other predominantly tackle question what led translation in place. Two dominant respect liturgical use codification. former is more widely spread has different variations. third focuses on location translation. Historical sources majority scholars claim that originated Alexandria. One opposing claims Judaean Septuagint. a significant number opinions fit somewhere between two. At very end principles (criteria) have been thoroughly investigated presented. - internal based analysis itself, while second deals external can shed additional light topic.