“... Irenaeus (c. 130-208) is the first witness to a tradition that King Ptolemy (he thinks it was Ptolemy I) separated 'the seventy' to prevent collusion in suppressing elements of the Law (Against Heresies 3.21.2-3, in Eusebius HE 5.8.11-15). His aim is clearly apologetic; he argues for the superiority of the LXX and its divine authority over against the new Jewish versions. The fact that the seventy translators, working separately, produced identical versions, demonstrates the inspired nature of the LXX by comparison with the individual productions of the Jewish scholars, which are all different. He also emphasizes the skill of the translators. The supreme proof of the efficacy of the miraculous agreement is, however, that even the Gentiles acknowledged its divine inspiration (an indication perhaps that use was made of the legend in missionary contexts). Clement of Alexandria (c. 150-211/216) follows very similar lines, as does Tertullian (c. 160-220). The latter, writing in Latin, is, incidentally, the first Christian author to mention Ep. Arist. by name. ...”