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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 18

Question 18

Religious Reforms

The incident which inspired King Josiah to undertake a reform was the

  1. A.prophecy of Huldah the prophetess
  2. B.sacrifices of Hilkiah the priest
  3. C.discovery of the book of the law
  4. D.preparation of the Passover.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (discovery of the book of the law)

Explanation

When Hilkiah found the book of the law in the temple and it was read to Josiah, he tore his clothes and began his reforms (2 Kings 22:8–13; 23:1–3).