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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2008 Question 22

Question 22

Trial and Death of Jesus

Which of the following did not happen immediately after Jesus had yielded up his spirit on the cross?

  1. A.The curtain of the temple was torn into two
  2. B.Joseph of Arimathea removed his body for burial
  3. C.The earth shook, the rocks were split
  4. D.The tombs of the saints were opened.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Joseph of Arimathea removed his body for burial)

Explanation

The curtain tore, the earth shook and tombs opened at once (Matthew 27:51-52); Joseph came later, in the evening (27:57).