(a) Describe the return of the Exiles from Babylon during the reign of Cyrus.

(b) Give two reasons for the positive response from the people. 

(a) Identify the actions taken by King Solomon which are commended as marks of his wisdom.

(b) State two unwise decisions taken by King Solomon.

a) Describe the circumstances which brought Amos face to face with Amaziah, the priest of Bethel.

(b) Give two reasons why those who oppose God should be condemned.

(a) Highlight the main features in the Lukan account of the birth, the circumcision and the presentation of Jesus in the temple.

(b) Give two reasons for the two rituals of circumcision and the temple presentation. 

(a) Relate the account of the Mission of the Twelve, according to the Synoptics.

(b) State any four qualities required of today's evangelists.