JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1991 Question 39

Question 39

Trial and Death of Jesus

According to Mark, the people who saw where Jesus was laid were Mary Magdalene and

  1. A.Mary the mother of Jesus
  2. B.Mary the mother of James
  3. C.Joanna
  4. D.Salome.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Mary the mother of James)

Explanation

Mark 15:47 says Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses saw where Jesus was laid; this Mary is the mother of James and Joses (Mark 15:40).