Description: A landmark evaluation of the use of the Jewish scriptures by early Christian writers such as Justin Martyr, Tatian and Theophilus of Antioch.
Brief description: Dr. Jeremy Hudson studied History at Christ's College, Cambridge. After working for some years in personnel and finance he took an MA (with Distinction) in Biblical Studies at King's College, London and then a PhD at Wolfson College, Cambridge.
Review Quotes: It may seem irrational that, in their arguments for the superiority of their religion, Christian intellectuals would appeal to the writings of the oft-despised Jews rather than the agreed canonical authorities of the Greek philosophical tradition. Jeremy Hudsons innovative and careful analysis of three such intellectuals and of their different strategies and reading methods offers important new insights into a significant moment in the development of early Christian thought and of the uses of Scripture - essential reading for all students of early Christianity.--Judith M. Lieu, Lady Margarets Professor Emerita, University of Cambridge