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Demonology, Fallen Angels, and the Philosophy of Good and Evil
Browse articles related to the afterlife and end times including topics like Christ’s descent into hell, the underworld, and apocalyptic literature.
Browse articles related to the afterlife and end times including topics like Christ’s descent into hell, the underworld, and apocalyptic literature.
Abaddon, the "place of destruction" is synonymous with Sheol in Proverbs and Job. In later writings, Abaddon is personified as the king of the abyss who can command an army of locusts to torment men.
A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to tour Actun Tunichil Muknal, a Mayan cave discovered in 1989 in Cayo, Belize. Our tour guide likened the venture into the cave as the hero twins' journey into Xibalba as recounted in the Popul Voh.
The Teachings of Silvanus was discovered among Nag Hammadi Library. The texts contain 2 descent myths that build upon previous concepts established earlier.
The Odes of Solomon is a collection of hymns written around the time of the Gospel of John. It is the earliest text to mention Christ's Descent into Hell.
The idea of Christ's descent into hell is a predominant teaching in modern church theology. However, few references are found within the New Testament.
Ereshkigal, the ruler of the underworld, is the sister of Ishtar/Inanna.
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