James Moffatt’s contribution to New Testament studies in the twentieth century was immense. His interest in the historical aspect of the New Testament and Jesus' theology guided and directed the conversations of theology during his time. The James Moffatt New Testament Studies Collection provides an important look at the development of theology and New Testament studies at the turn of the nineteenth century, as structuralism and formalism fell to the wayside and historical and textual criticism continued to rise in academic discussion.
James Moffatt also believed in the importance of effective and powerful preaching. Many of his works, especially the Literary Illustrations of the Bible series, and provide important illustrations on key Bible verses.
