Did Jesus Really Go to Hell?

Visit to shop from Bart Ehrman’s online courses and get a special discount by using code: MJPODCAST on all courses. If Jesus was dead for three days -- where did he go? The standard view for almost all of Christian history was that he went to the realm of the dead to save the lost souls who died before his crucifixion made salvation possible. But did he save only a few or ... everyone? In this episode, Bart and Megan dive into the ancient doctrine called the “Harrowing of Hell,“ which is still believed by millions today. But what are we to make of the idea that Jesus’ salvation was universal? Literally, everyone gets saved? Megan asks Bart: - Why is it important to consider the teachings of the apostle Paul? - What role did Paul’s writings play in the formation of Christianity? What role do they play in modern Christianity? - What are the most important messages in Jesus’ teachings? - Does Paul teach the same thin