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The Cave of Treasures 84

1 min 1 verses Translated from the Syriac by E. A. Wallis Budge, 1927, public domain. Chapters follow Budge's section headings; verse numbers are this archive's own divisions, and his notes are omitted.

The Harrowing of Hell

The descent of Sheol caused manifold benefits to our race and was therefore not in vain. Themes: Deliverance and Rescue, The Promised Messiah

N1🔗ow the descent of Sheol was not in vain, for it was the cause of manifold benefits to our race. He dismissed Death from his domination. He preached the resurrection to those who were lying in the dust, and He pardoned those who had sinned against the Law. He laid waste Sheol, and slew sin. He put Satan to shame, and made the devils sad, and He abrogated sacrifices and offerings and made an apology for Adam, and abolished the festivals of the Jews.

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The descent of Sheol caused manifold benefits to our race and was therefore not in vain.

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Death was dismissed from domination while the resurrection was preached to those lying in the dust.

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Those who had sinned against the Law received pardon as Sheol was laid waste and sin slain.

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Satan was put to shame and the devils made sad when sacrifices and offerings were abrogated.

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An apology was made for Adam while the festivals of the Jews were abolished.

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