Hell

In the afterlife, Hell is a place of endless torture and suffering in many religious belief systems. Wrongdoers are punished for their crimes in this lifetime either through great loss, fiery torture, or are tormented by demons. Hell is often ruled by a death god like Satan, The Devil, Hades or Hell. Read articles about hell below.

Abaddon (Apollyon): From a Place of Destruction to a Demonic Being

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.

Echoes from the Underworld: Unraveling the Secrets of Belize’s Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre

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.

Mictlantecuhtli

In Aztec mythology, Mictlantecuhtli was the skeletal god of death who ruled over Mictlan, the underworld, with his wife, Mictlancihuatl.

Christ’s Descent into Hell in the Teachings of Silvanus

The Teachings of Silvanus was discovered among Nag Hammadi Library. The texts contain 2 descent myths that build upon previous concepts established earlier.

Christ’s Descent Into Hell in the Odes of Solomon

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.

Christ’s Descent Into Hell: A Background and New Testament References

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.