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WAEC Christian Religious Studies 2026 Question 39

Question 39

Trial and Death of Jesus

Why could the charges brought against Jesus at his trial before the High Priest not be brought before Pilate?

  1. A.Pilate did not understand such charges
  2. B.Romans were not interested in religious charges
  3. C.The charges did not carry weight
  4. D.The charges were against Roman legal code
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Answer: B (Romans were not interested in religious charges)

Explanation

Blasphemy was a Jewish religious charge, so before Pilate they accused Jesus of political crimes instead (Luke 23:2).