UI Post-UTME Christian Religious Studies 2025 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Jesus and the Religious Leaders

The Sadducees differed from the Pharisees mainly because they

  1. A.Believed in the resurrection of the dead
  2. B.Did not believe in the resurrection of the dead
  3. C.Supported the Roman government
  4. D.Practised strict fasting
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Did not believe in the resurrection of the dead)

Explanation

The Sadducees denied the resurrection, angels and spirits, while the Pharisees believed in them (Acts 23:8).