The term "LXX" refers to the Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. It is traditionally said to have been created by seventy (or seventy-two) Jewish scholars in the 3rd century BCE in Alexandria, Egypt. The LXX was significant for making the Hebrew scriptures accessible to Greek-speaking Jews and early Christians. The LXX includes translations of the books of the Old Testament and some additional texts not found in the Hebrew Bible. It played a crucial role in the development of early Christian theology and was widely used in the early church, influencing many New Testament writings.