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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 25

Question 25

Persecution of the Early Church

After his arrest in Jerusalem Paul was supported by the Pharisees because

  1. A.he had been a pupil of Gamaliel
  2. B.he believed in the resurrection
  3. C.they were Christians
  4. D.they disliked the Sadducees
  5. E.he had been a persecutor of the church.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (he believed in the resurrection)

Explanation

Paul said he was on trial for the hope of the resurrection; the Pharisees, who believe in resurrection, then took his side (Acts 23:6–9).