JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1984 Question 38

Question 38

Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus

The reason why Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome went to where Jesus was buried on the third day after the burial was to

  1. A.plead with the soldiers who were keeping watch there
  2. B.anoint the body of Jesus
  3. C.see if the body of Jesus was still there
  4. D.see if Jesus had risen from the dead
  5. E.weep at the tomb according to the custom of the Jews.
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Answer: B (anoint the body of Jesus)

Explanation

Mark 16:1 says the three women bought spices so that they might go and anoint Jesus' body.