Reading the Septuaginta.

Greek Learning Greek
1

Will my studying Classical Greek prepare me to read the Septuaginta?
I’m more interested in the OT than the NT.

2

Yes. Hebrew, too. There are plenty of Semiticisms in the LXX.

3

I’m experiencing the other side of the coin: with the smattering of Ancient and Modern Greek I’ve managed to pick up recently I find that the easiest reading materials are from familiar biblical passages, such as the story of Noah and the flood. I get a lot of practice recognizing words and structures I’ve learned already and pick up many new words from the context. A beautiful web site where you can sample the Septuagint is Elpenor’s (where they also have the full Greek and English text of the New Testament):

http://www.ellopos.net/elpenor/physis/septuagint-genesis/default.asp