WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2020 Question 25

Question 25

Religious Reforms

During king Josiah's religious reforms, his first attack was on the

  1. A.prostitutes that came around the temple at night.
  2. B.priest that offered burnt offerings in the temple.
  3. C.Canaanite divinities - Baal and Asherah.
  4. D.sacrifice of children to Molech.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Canaanite divinities - Baal and Asherah.)

Explanation

He first removed the vessels made for Baal and Asherah (2 Kings 23:4).