Christ the Conqueror of Hell: The Descent into Hades from an Orthodox Perspective by Archbishop Hilarion Alfeyev
This in-depth study on the realm of death presents a message of hope held by the first generation of Christians and the early church. Using Scripture, patristic tradition, early Christian poetry, and liturgical texts, Archbishop Hilarion explores the mysterious and enigmatic event of Christ s descent into Hades and its consequences for the human race. Insisting that Christ entered Sheol as Conqueror and not as victim, the author depicts the Lord's descent as an event of cosmic significance opening the path to universal salvation. He also reveals Hades as a place of divine presence, a place where the spiritual fate of a person may still change. Reminding readers that self-will remains the only hindrance to life in Christ, he presents the gospel message anew, even in the shadow of death.
*Paperback, 232 pp.
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This is an insightful and deeply moving book. It leads to some deep spiritual insights.
This book absolutely belongs in any Orthodox/prayer collection.
The cookies, and the jam were delicious and fresh! The box was wrapped beautifully, and the tea was unique (fragrant little roses). A perfect gift for all occasions. Thank you!
Truly words of the heart from the blessed Gerondissa Macrina.
We appreciate the smell of incense. I would have liked to know the usefulness of each incense. if you have suggestions for prayers and so on.
