WAEC Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2015 Theory — Question 1
Question 1 of 19 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Christian Religious Studies (CRS) 2015 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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SECTION A - THEMES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT 1(a). Highlight the problems encountered by Joseph with his brothers (Genesis 37:1-28).
Model answer
Joseph was the son of his father's old age and was specially loved by his father (Jacob). Problems encountered: (i) His brothers hated him because he was favoured by his father. (ii) Jacob made for Joseph a linen robe with sleeves depicting Joseph as a would-be heir instead of Reuben, the eldest son; this made Joseph's brothers hate him. (iii) Joseph had the gift of dreams which he narrated to his father and brothers, implying that Joseph would rule over them. (iv) Joseph brought ill reports of his brothers to their father, which made his brothers hate him more. (v) As a consequence, Joseph was sold to Ishmaelite traders who also sold him to an officer in Egypt.
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