WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2008 Question 11

Question 11

Religious Reforms

In his reform, king Josiah first attacked the

  1. A.prostitutes that came around the temple at night
  2. B.priests that made burnt offerings in the temple
  3. C.Canaanite divinities – the Baal and Ashera
  4. D.traders who profaned the temple.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Canaanite divinities – the Baal and Ashera)

Explanation

Josiah first had the vessels made for Baal and Asherah removed from the temple and burnt (2 Kings 23:4).