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He Descended to the Dead: An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday
Contributor(s): Emerson, Matthew Y. (Author)

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 ISBN: 0830852581     ISBN-13: 9780830852581
Publisher: IVP Academic
OUR PRICE: $36.75  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2019
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Theology - Christology
- Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Jesus, The Gospels & Acts
- Religion | Christian Theology - History
Dewey: 232.967
LCCN: 2019042907
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" L (0.85 lbs) 272 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Christian
Features: Bibliography, Index
 
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Publisher Description:
  • 2021 Christianity Today Book Award - Theology/Ethics Award
  • 2019 The Gospel Coalition Book Award - Academic Theology

I believe he descended to the dead. The descent of Jesus Christ to the dead has been a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith, as indicated by its inclusion in both the Apostles' and Athanasian Creeds. Falling between remembrance of Christ's death on Good Friday and of his resurrection on Easter Sunday, this affirmation has been a cause for Christian worship and reflection on Holy Saturday through the centuries. At the same time, the descent has been the subject of suspicion and scrutiny, perhaps especially from evangelicals, some of whom do not find support for it within Scripture and have even called for it to be excised from the creeds. Against this conflicted landscape, Matthew Emerson offers an exploration of the biblical, historical, theological, and practical implications of the descent. Led by the mystery and wonder of Holy Saturday, he encourages those who profess faith in Christ to consider the whole work of our Savior.
 
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