But the writings of the Jewish Alexandrian philosopher Philo and the Jewish historian Josephus as well as the Talmud all display a general belief among first - century Jews that the Septuagint was inspired to the same degree as the original Scriptures.
Ent nii Aleksandria juudist filosoofi Philoni ja juudi ajaloolase Josephuse kirjutistest kui ka Talmudist ilmneb 1. sajandi juutide üldine uskumus, et Septuaginta on samavõrd inspireeritud kui algne Pühakiri.