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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1987 Question 26

Question 26

Birth and Early Life of Jesus

When Joseph discovered that his betrothed, Mary, was with a child, he decided to divorce her quietly because

  1. A.Mary was too tender and lovely
  2. B.the angel warned Joseph not to be harsh on Mary
  3. C.Joseph was disappointed with Mary
  4. D.he was a just man.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (he was a just man.)

Explanation

Matthew 1:19 says Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to shame her publicly, decided to divorce her quietly.