Philo and Josephus ( both associated with first century Hellenistic Judaism ) ascribed divine inspiration to its translators .
The primary ancient account of the process is the circa 2nd century BCE Letter of Aristeas .
Philo and Josephus ( both associated with first century Hellenistic Judaism ) ascribed divine inspiration to its translators , and the primary ancient account of the process is the circa 2nd century BCE Letter of Aristeas .