JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1983 Question 25

Question 25

The Call of the Prophets

The call of Isaiah took place

  1. A.on the return from the Babylonian captivity
  2. B.in the year of the death of King Uzziah
  3. C.during the dedication of the temple by King Solomon
  4. D.shortly before the rise of the Maccabees
  5. E.after David had completely defeated the Philistines.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (in the year of the death of King Uzziah)

Explanation

Isaiah saw the Lord on a high throne 'in the year that King Uzziah died' (Isaiah 6:1).