JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1988 Question 40

Question 40

Jesus and the Religious Leaders

Which religious groups asked Jesus about payment of taxes to Caesar?

  1. A.Pharisees and Sadducees
  2. B.Pharisees and Herodians
  3. C.Sadducees and Herodians
  4. D.Herodians and Zealots.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Pharisees and Herodians)

Explanation

The Pharisees sent their disciples with the Herodians to trap Jesus with the question about paying taxes to Caesar (Matthew 22:15–17; Mark 12:13).