When did Jesus descend into hell?

[Bobmedd]

In the Apostle Creed we say that “He descended into hell” “and on the third day He rose again from the dead”. Did Jesus really descend into hell? When did he previously rise from the dead? Is this just a play on words?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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Recommended Reading:

• In the Creed what is the place of “the dead”?
• Why do we say Jesus descended into hell?