Oldtestament

Steuart Campbell asserts that the Old Testament has no relevance “to modern secular society” (Letters, 3 December).

I would point out that Jesus’ priority on his resurrection day was to draw attention to these same texts. And throughout his brief Earthly ministry he constantly quoted from the Old Testament. Clearly Jesus did not share Steuart’s view. I prefer Jesus’ teaching to Steuart’s!

As to whether Jesus really exists, there are plenty books by learned writers setting out current thinking. I read what Steuart regards as superstitious every day and marvel at the Bible’s relevance to modern life.

IAIN GILL Edinburgh