Old Testament Use of Old Testament: A Book-By-Book Guide

“In biblical studies, the field of inner-biblical interpretation is a confusing maze of competing definitions, methodologies, and inner-cannonical connections, especially when it comes to the Old Testament. Gary Schnittjer has provided students and scholars of the Hebrew Scriptures with a masterful book-by-book guide through the maze. Encyclopedic in its scope and depth, Schnittjer’s contribution to the field will serve the church and academy for decades to come. This book will become a set text in my classes.”

“Gary Schnittjer is to be commended for his colossal labors on this extraordinarily useful reference work, which unveils the coherence and beauty of Scripture’s organic growth through inspired exegesis. Old Testament Use of Old Testament fills a long-standing need for such a foundational work, incorporating a balanced approach to all aspects of scriptural exegesis of Scripture. Accomplishing much of the spade work necessary for studying the use of Scripture in every book of the Hebrew canon, I highly recommend it for all exegetes–for pastors, scholars, and students–and will surely become a standard reference tool for Bible study. Biblical and theological libraries will be incomplete without this excellent resource!”

“A major contribution to the study of how the Bible uses the Bible, and this massive tome will, no doubt, quickly become one of the most important works in this field. Everyone writing or teaching in this area of biblical studies will need to consult with and interact with this book. Kudos to Schnittjer for giving us such a helpful tool and for significantly advancing the scholarship in this field of study.”

“Though the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament is a well-established field of study, the Old Testament’s use of itself has been less well served. That gap is handsomely filled here in a work that is thorough and accessible. Gary Schnittjer has produced an important work...should be a standard reference for years to come.”

“This monumental project offers a unique and much-needed resource for students of Scripture. Schnittjer’s work is methodologically rigorous and easy to navigate, including a glossary as well as illuminating diagrams to depict prominent networks of exegetical allusions. I expect it will be an indispensable tool for years to come.”

“An important aspect of understanding how the Bible fits together is studying how the biblical authors use previous Scripture. While this normally takes the form of studying the New Testament authors’ use of the Old Testament, the way that the Old Testament authors use Scripture has often been neglected. No longer! Schnittjer has produced what is now the definitive resource on the subject. Not only does he work book by book through the Old Testament studying key examples, he provides valuable synthesis that demonstrates how the New Testament authors followed their Old Testament predecessors in the ways they use Scripture. This book is a must-have resource for students, pastors, professors, and all who want a deeper grasp of God’s Word.”

“It is exceedingly rare to come across a new volume destined to become a standard research text for pastors, professors, and students of the Bible for a generation to come. This is one such book. It is meticulously researched, carefully presents, and immediately accessible to those who care to use it. I can say without hesitation that this is the book I’ve been waiting for as I seek to understand and proclaim the Old Testament Scriptures to God’s people.”

“Unparalleled in its scope and culminating decades of biblical-theological inquiry, this remarkably thorough study evaluates leading examples of biblical exegesis of Scripture case by case and book by book through the entire Old Testament. This exceptional reference tool...will aid Christian biblical interpretation for students and ministers alike”

“An outstanding tool. Those who have worked with inner-biblical exegesis and intertextuality have dreamed of a work such as this. It is thorough, insightful, and beautifully arranged. This book is important not only for exegesis but for an appreciation of the development of biblical theology. Highly recommended.”

“The church has awaited a resource that would provide a method of discerning true Old Testament interconnections and echoes from alleged ones. Old Testament and New Testament scholars will find this work to be invaluable. There are a great many surprising connections between texts displayed in this volume! I will reach for it on every occasion that I study a passage in the Old Testament.”

“Students and pastors alike will benefit from Gary’s careful guidance, helpful analysis, and invitation to evaluate for themselves how the text we love interprets itself. His introduction alone is a ‘must read’ for any student and pastor thinking about connections between biblical texts. This is a reference book I will return to again and again.”