This book was first published in 1973. It’s not long, and quite readable, so I encourage you to read it.

Jesus said he had not come to change the law, but to uphold it. On the other hand, he and his disciples did things on the Sabbath that were fobidden – healing the sick, eating in un-approved ways. So which laws was Jesus upholding?

One suspects he means common-sense laws. He points out that nothing that goes into a man can defile him, but things that come out can (and often do).

He overturned the tables of the money-changers and cal them a pack of thieves. He was correct to do so – the temple authorities had rigged the system by requiring you to change your money at usurious rates.

Can you suggest other examples of him applying a common-sense take on Mosaic law? I’d lov to hear from you!