WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 27

Question 27

Teachings of Jesus about Himself

"How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?" This question indicates that

  1. A.the Jews were highly respected by the Samaritans
  2. B.there was strained relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans
  3. C.according to Jewish belief, a man should not ask a woman for a drink
  4. D.Jacob's well was for the Samaritans alone
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (there was strained relationship between the Jews and the Samaritans)

Explanation

"For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans" (John 4:9).