JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1989 Question 45

Question 45

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Paul told the Athenians that they were very religious because

  1. A.some of their poets said that men are the offsprings of God
  2. B.they dedicated an altar to the unknown God
  3. C.their epicurean and stoic philosophers always discussed religious issues
  4. D.the city was full of idols and symbols of religious devotion.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (they dedicated an altar to the unknown God)

Explanation

Paul said he saw they were very religious, for he had found an altar inscribed 'To an unknown god' (Acts 17:22–23).