Why did Jesus descend into hell?

[paul_anthony]

I think that the Creed was established in around the 4th century. Who decided that after crucifixion Christ descended into hell?

Is there any scriptural evidence to support this?

If he did descend into hell- why?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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• In the Creed what is the place of “the dead”?
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