JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2000 Question 26

Question 26

Pentecost and the Early Church

The main complaint of the Hellenists against the Hebrews in the early Church was that their

  1. A.men were neglected
  2. B.widows were neglected
  3. C.new converts were neglected
  4. D.children were neglected.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (widows were neglected)

Explanation

The Hellenists complained that their widows were being left out in the daily distribution of food, so seven deacons were chosen (Acts 6:1-3).