Following the example of Jesus, the Apostles enjoyed a familiarity with the O [ld] T [estament] that supposes prolonged and careful reading and study, and urged this upon their disciples. ”
הם דרבנו גם את תלמידיהם לעשות כן (‏ רומ ’ ט ” ו: 4 ;‏ טימ ” ב ג ’: 15 – 17‏) ” .‏