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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2005 Question 32

Question 32

Persecution of the Early Church

Herod persecuted the early church because he was

  1. A.opposed to the Apostles' teaching
  2. B.impressed by his growing popularity after killing James
  3. C.unhappy that the Jewish leaders were not doing enough havoc to the apostles
  4. D.asserting the extended powers granted him by Rome.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (impressed by his growing popularity after killing James)

Explanation

Herod killed James and, seeing it pleased the Jews, arrested Peter as well (Acts 12:1-3).