Reviews

"Jesus and Scripture is a first-class introduction to the ways in which Jesus used the Scriptures of Israel, both in his teaching and in his own self-understanding. . . . Lucid, accessible, and highly engaging, Moyise's survey of the area will be of particular use to students studying the Gospels."

Gary W. Burnett,

Journal for the Study of the New Testament

"Moyise's book is designed as a textbook and does an excellent job of introducing students to scholarly discussion of how Jesus used Scripture. . . . Jesus and Scripture functions as a useful introduction to Gospels studies and historical Jesus studies by focusing narrowly on the issue of Jesus and Scripture."

Chris Keith,

The Jesus Blog

"Few pursuits in NT scholarship have elicited more perennial interest than the quest for the historical Jesus and the NT use of Scripture. . . . Steve Moyise proves to be an eminently qualified guide for the journey, offering a succinct, accessible, and engaging introduction. . . . The most praiseworthy feature of Moyise's book is its accessibility. With a clear and winsome manner of presentation, Jesus and Scripture orients readers to many of the key figures and issues within a realm of debate that can frequently become quite technical. Unfamiliar terminology is consistently defined. Highlighted paragraphs set apart brief excurses pertaining to topics of special interest. . . . As an introductory text, Jesus and Scripture is sure to be a useful resource for those who wish to become acquainted with the scholarly discussion of the historical Jesus, the use of Scripture in the Gospels, and, most particularly, the use of Scripture by the historical Jesus."

Benjamin R. Wilson,

Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

"This book is at once introductory and specialized. Its introductory nature is evident in the numerous sidebars that provide brief, beginner-level descriptions. . . . At the same time, though it is not intended for specialists, the book introduces what most would regard as a rather specialized topic. . . . The exegesis is informed an interesting. . . . As an introduction to the study of Jesus' use of Scripture, this work fills a rather narrow niche. The book succeeds in setting out the major scholarly approaches to the subject, and even those who part from the path Moyise chooses will doubtless benefit from this survey of the landscape as they define their own."

Steven M. Bryan,

Catholic Biblical Quarterly

"With the ever-increasing number of detailed studies devoted to the New Testament's use of the Old Testament, there is a tangible need for materials that gently introduce newcomers to the field. . . . [This book] serve[s] as a consolidation of recent research presented in an accessible fashion, ideal for pastors and young scholars new to the field. . . . For students interested in historical Jesus research and how the use of the Old Testament figures into that field, this book is a good introduction that fairly weighs divergent perspectives."

Gregory P. Fewster,

Journal of Greco-Roman Christianity and Judaism

"[Moyise] is well-known and respected for his work on the use of the OT in the NT. . . . This book is rather unique because it focuses on Jesus's use of Scripture. . . . I really enjoyed reading this book--Moyise is a good writer and he limited the technical jargon, so this work might be useful on a broader level--mission accomplished! For all who are interested in Jesus studies and/or the use of the OT in the NT, I think you will appreciate this book."

Nijay K. Gupta,

Crux Sola blog

"The book is useful as a concise introduction to an often confusing topic. The author effectively frames the various interpretative approaches to Jesus' use of the Old Testament and evaluates the straightforward data found in the Gospels themselves. . . . The purpose of Moyise's book is achieved. By engaging the relevant data and examining each Gospel individually, the author presents a large body of information in an accessible way. Additionally, by exploring three scholarly approaches to this topic and highlighting proponents of each view, Moyise introduces the reader to the field of Synoptic interprettation and to its major players. The book will be most useful for students and pastors interested in an introduction to Jesus' use of the Old Testament, but may also prove useful as a refresher for veterans. Teachers in both undergraduate and graduate settings may want to consider using this text in an academic course."

Deven K. MacDonald,

McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry