JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1979 Question 43

Question 43

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

The statement, 'My soul magnifies the Lord.....' was made by

  1. A.Elizabeth
  2. B.Zechariah
  3. C.Mary
  4. D.John the Baptist
  5. E.Jesus Christ.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Mary)

Explanation

Mary's song (the Magnificat) begins, 'My soul magnifies the Lord' (Luke 1:46).