GCE Christian Religious Studies 1990 Question 25

Question 25

Pentecost and the Early Church

The two men nominated by the Apostles to vie for the place of Judas Iscariot were

  1. A.Joseph and Matthias
  2. B.Justus and Barnabas
  3. C.Barnabas and Justus
  4. D.Barnabas and Joseph
  5. E.Barnabas and Matthias.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Joseph and Matthias)

Explanation

They put forward Joseph called Barsabbas, also named Justus, and Matthias; the lot fell on Matthias (Acts 1:23-26).