How Jesus’ Death Saves Us, His Burial, and “Descent into Hell”

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June 10, 2026

How does the death of one person more than 2,000 years ago atone for sins the whole human race and reconcile us with God?

Dr. Alan Schreck explains four ways Catholic theology has sought to understand this mystery of Christ’s saving work, as well as the burial of Jesus and what he accomplished when he “descended into hell.”

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