GCE Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 23

Question 23

Trial and Death of Jesus

During the trial of Jesus, the Jews preferred that Pilate should release

  1. A.Bar-Jesus
  2. B.Barsabas
  3. C.Bartholomew
  4. D.Barabbas
  5. E.Barnabas.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Barabbas)

Explanation

The crowd asked Pilate to release Barabbas and crucify Jesus (Matthew 27:20-21).