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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1993 Question 8

Question 8

Moses and the Exodus

The golden calf which Aaron made for the people of Israel signified

  1. A.a return to the gods of Egypt
  2. B.the final break with the God that brought them out of Egypt
  3. C.the beginning of idolatry in Israel
  4. D.the end of Moses' leadership of the people of Israel.
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Answer: A (a return to the gods of Egypt)

Explanation

The calf copied the bull-gods of Egypt, and the people hailed it as the god who brought them out of Egypt (Exodus 32:4): they were turning back to Egyptian worship.