JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1978 Question 9

Question 9

Religious Reforms

The Law books used for the great reformation of Israel's social and religious institutions were found in the temple in 621 BC during the reign of

  1. A.Hezekiah
  2. B.Josiah
  3. C.Moses
  4. D.Ahab
  5. E.Hammurabi
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Josiah)

Explanation

Hilkiah the priest found the book of the law in the temple during Josiah's reign, and Josiah used it for his reforms (2 Kings 22–23).