Use a reasoned way to study the Old Testament by following the direction given to us in the New Testament by Jesus and his followers. What Christians call the Old Testament is THE BIBLE JESUS LOVED In the New Testament Jesus never once quotes the Old Testament book of prophet Ezekiel-a book of 40,000 words. Yet Jesus quotes the book of prophet Hosea, a mere 5000 words, not once but twice Nearly half of all His quotes are from Isaiah and the Psalms. If His quotes from the Pentateuch and the 'Twelve' minor prophets are also included, this accounts for fully 95 percent of His quotes from the Old Testament Yes, there is clearly a Bible Jesus Loved Learn which books Jesus loved. Find out the favorite books of Paul and the other followers of Jesus. Study the Old Testament by following the direction given to us in the New Testament by Jesus and his followers.