Section 2. Dead Sea Scrolls and Related Ancient Manuscripts

15. Greek Septuagint Papyrus of Exodus, Late 2nd Century AD

Museum of Christian Missions, South Korea

The Old Testament was written in Hebrew and portions in Aramaic. A Greek translation, called the Septuagint, was made in the 3rd century BC. The Septuagint was the Old Testament used outside the synagogue by Jews and early Christians.