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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1982 Question 50

Question 50

Trial and Death of Jesus

The Sanhedrin is

  1. A.a Jewish temple
  2. B.a Jewish council of priests, scribes and elders
  3. C.the Knesset
  4. D.the Sadducees
  5. E.the Pharisees.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (a Jewish council of priests, scribes and elders)

Explanation

The Sanhedrin was the Jewish supreme council made up of the chief priests, elders and scribes, which tried Jesus (Mark 14:53–55).