This article aims to discuss the misconception of religious moderation in the theological discourse of the cross in the Qur'an by using the interpretations of Quraish Shihab and Wahbah az-Zuhaily in QS. An-Nisa' verse 157. This verse is considered an accusation against the death of Jesus, and the Jews consider crucifixion as a form of humiliation that Jesus had to experience as a social disturbance. This study aims to analyze the interpretation of Quraish Shihab and Wahbah az-Zuhaily about the theology of the cross in QS. An-Nisā' verse 157 and the exclusive values in their interpretation. This article is a literature review using the thematic method and a critical analysis approach to its interpretation. This study found that the interpret...