WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2013 Question 14

Question 14

Religious Reforms

The worship of "Host of Heaven" in Judah during Manasseh's reign was an indication that

  1. A.Yahweh's worship had declined.
  2. B.Judah's king was weak.
  3. C.Assyrian influence was strong.
  4. D.Babylonian influence was great.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Assyrian influence was strong.)

Explanation

Worship of the sun, moon and stars came in with Assyrian domination of Judah in Manasseh's time (2 Kings 21:3-5).