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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2008 Question 29

Question 29

Persecution of the Early Church

Which Jewish party was bitterly opposed to the disciples for preaching the resurrection of Jesus?

  1. A.The Pharisees
  2. B.The Sadducees
  3. C.The Zealots
  4. D.The Sanhedrin.
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Answer: B (The Sadducees)

Explanation

The Sadducees, who deny the resurrection, were annoyed at the apostles' preaching (Acts 4:1-2; 23:8).