Why does Apostles Creed say Jesus descended into hell?

[sherm39]

Did Jesus literally visit hades for a brief time? I don’t understand this and was stumped when asked by a friend considering returning to the Church.

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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Recommended Reading:

• In the Creed what is the place of “the dead”?
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• What does “descended into hell” mean?