WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2003 Question 29

Question 29

Trial and Death of Jesus

At the final trial before Pilate, the notorious robber who was released instead of Jesus was

  1. A.Barnabas
  2. B.Barsabas
  3. C.Barabbas
  4. D.Bartholomew.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Barabbas)

Explanation

Pilate released Barabbas and delivered Jesus to be crucified (Matthew 27:26; John 18:40).