As a result, the Hebrew Old Testament was translated into Greek, becoming the translation known as the Septuagint. Most of the New Testament references to Old Testament Scripture use the Septuagint phrasing. Alexander did allow religious freedom for the Jews, though he still strongly promoted Greek lifestyles.
Matokeo yake, Agano la Kale la kiibrania lilitafsiriwa kwa Kigiriki, tafsiri iliyokuja kujulikana kama ya wazee wa miaka kati ya sabini na sabini na tisa . Marejeleo mengi ya Agano jipya kwa maandiko ya Agano la kale hutumia vifungu vinavyolejelea wazee. Alexander aliruhusu uhuru wa dini kwa Wayahudi, ingawa bado alikuza sana tabia za kimaisha za wagiriki.