JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2007 Question 15

Question 15

Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus

According to Mark, the three women that went to the sepulchre to anoint the body of Jesus with spices were

  1. A.Salome, Mary and Martha
  2. B.Mary, Salome and Joana
  3. C.Mary Magdalene, Martha the sister of Lazarus and Salome
  4. D.Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome.)

Explanation

Mark 16:1 names Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome.