Greek Influence On The New Testament

Greek influenced the way the in which the New Testament originated with the language it was written in, how it was translated, how churches picked what books were important, and by the teachings of Greek philosophies. Originally the Bible was written in Greek and was later translated into what is known as the Septuagint. The translation involved 72 high priest designated to translate the Bible (pg.4). The Septuagint consisted of the Pentateuch, historical books, prophets, and wisdom books. These categories contained books that churches viewed as acceptable. Ultimately, the church chose what books would best be fit for canonization and would make the most sense. However, Greek philosophies disrupted the traditional ways of viewing the New Testament.