“He descended into hell” - only four words; part of a short, but very specific statement of faith. This line in the Apostle’s Creed, said in daily prayer in nearly all liturgical churches worldwide, is easy to skip over. The lines before and after, dealing with Jesus’ death and resurrection, can easily overshadow these four words. These words, however, are packed with hope and mystery. Hinted at in scripture, explored in Apocryphal writings, debated by the Patristics and theologians throughout the ages, woven into liturgies and even art - these words potentially have massive implications for our lives, our after-lives and our responsibility as The Church.
- more to come!
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