WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1996 Question 27

Question 27

Mission to the Gentiles

Which of the following conditions did James impose on the Gentiles before they could be admitted into the Church?

  1. A.Circumcision
  2. B.Abstinence from the pollution of idols
  3. C.Seeing of vision
  4. D.Abstinence from eating animals
  5. E.Observance of the Sabbath law.
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Answer: B (Abstinence from the pollution of idols)

Explanation

James proposed that Gentiles abstain from the pollutions of idols, unchastity, strangled meat and blood (Acts 15:19-20).