JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1980 Question 36

Question 36

Baptism and Temptation of Jesus

According to St. Mark's Gospel, Herod said that Jesus was

  1. A.Jeremiah
  2. B.Elijah
  3. C.John the Baptist, risen from the dead
  4. D.one of the prophets
  5. E.the Messiah.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (John the Baptist, risen from the dead)

Explanation

When Herod heard of Jesus he said, 'John, whom I beheaded, has been raised' (Mark 6:16).