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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 1997 Question 33

Question 33

Persecution of the Early Church

The persecution of the Early Church in Jerusalem was spearheaded by

  1. A.Herod Agrippa
  2. B.the Roman Governor
  3. C.Saul of Tarsus
  4. D.the Sadducees
  5. E.the Scribes
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Answer: C (Saul of Tarsus)

Explanation

After Stephen's death "Saul was ravaging the church", dragging off men and women to prison (Acts 8:1-3).