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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1985 Question 26

Question 26

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

Jesus was said to be 'of Nazareth' because

  1. A.he was born in the city of Nazareth
  2. B.he took a Nazarene vow
  3. C.his ancestor David lived in Nazareth
  4. D.he was brought up in the city of Nazareth
  5. E.he made Nazareth his preaching headquarters.
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Answer: D (he was brought up in the city of Nazareth)

Explanation

Jesus was born in Bethlehem but grew up in Nazareth, where Joseph and Mary lived (Matthew 2:23; Luke 2:39–40; 4:16).