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Jesus taught more than in the manner of Moses. He taught with personal authority. He did not cite any other authority to back up his teachings and claims. The other teachers of Israel taught quoting scriptures or venerable rabbis or traditions. But Jesus had an authority totally unheard of in the land. He spoke with personal, first-person singular, authority. He had no need of any backing. On top of that, He spoke with total integrity of life. People could see that He first lived what He taught and only then would He teach the people. He declared He was the Way, the Truth and the Life. There was no need to look for another for the truth or the life. No need to go elsewhere. He was the total package.