This provocative work is certain to stir as much discussion as any book written this year. Seeking a correct understanding of Jesus' own views on the authority of scripture, William Loader examines the ways in which the Gospel writers and their forebears portray Jesus' use of the Law. Loader investigates each of the four Gospels as well as the major streams of tradition that stand behind them, and he offers a new perspective on the likely stance of the historical Jesus. What emerges from this fascinating study is a diverse range of interpretations of Jesus sure to spark discussion throughout the church.