Where did Jesus go after he died on the cross, but before he rose again? Scripture contains little on the subject, but what it does say is monumentally powerful: “he descended into hell.” In this sermon, Father John explores the early Christian belief that Jesus “descended” into hell to “take captivity captive” prior to ascending to Paradise. There are some surprising practical applications for this ancient belief that theologians and artists throughout the centuries have described as “The Harrowing of Hell.”
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