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You and I both know that the 'underworld' isn't below the earth. We also know that heaven isn't really 'up' there. These are directional ideas rooted in the ANE 3 tiered cosmology. So why does the Bible use this language to talk about 'where' Jesus went after he died on the cross?
By Chris JonesYou and I both know that the 'underworld' isn't below the earth. We also know that heaven isn't really 'up' there. These are directional ideas rooted in the ANE 3 tiered cosmology. So why does the Bible use this language to talk about 'where' Jesus went after he died on the cross?