Jewish scholars

The Letter of Aristeas, an ancient document often described as pseudepigraphal, relates the translation of the Torah into Greek by 72 Jewish scholars under Ptolemy II Philadelphus. Probably dating from the 2nd century BC, it is considered a work of propaganda of Alexandrian Judaism and is not a reliable historical source, but it offers a glimpse into the cultural context of the time.

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The Masoretes were Jewish scholars active from the 1st century BC to the 10th century, charged with preserving the Hebrew biblical text. They developed the Masorah, a system of diacritical marks to fix the vocalization and pronunciation of the Scriptures. Their work resulted in the Masoretic Text, a fundamental reference for modern Bible translations and textual criticism.

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