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What Did Jesus Do on the First Holy Saturday?
“He descended into hell.” The Apostles’ Creed (359 A.D.) According to the Gospels, Jesus’ disciples mourned his death and hid in fear. According to Luke, the women prepared spices and ointments on Friday, rested on the Sabbath and went to … Continue reading
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Tagged hades, Holy Saturday, intermediate state, Jesus, resurrection, sheol, the realm of the dead
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