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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1987 Question 35

Question 35

Jesus and the Religious Leaders

The Pharisees and Scribes accused the disciples of Jesus of transgressing the tradition of the elders because they

  1. A.did not regard synagogue rules
  2. B.did not pray before meals
  3. C.ate with unwashed hands
  4. D.disobeyed the elders.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (ate with unwashed hands)

Explanation

The Pharisees complained that the disciples did not wash their hands before eating, as the tradition of the elders required (Matthew 15:2).