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Matthew Emerson: He Descended to the Dead

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Matthew Y. Emerson (PhD) is Dean of Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at Oklahoma Baptist University.

His book, He Descended to the Dead: An Evangelical Theology of Holy Saturday, was winner of the 2020 CT book of the year in theology.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • What the Apostles' Creed means when it says Jesus descended to the dead.
  • How interpretation of Christ's descent evolved over time.
  • Our participation in the cult of CrossFit.
  • Matt's favorite fiction from the past year.
  • How pastors can preach Christ's descent this Lenten season.

    • This episode is sponsored by Oklahoma Wesleyan University.

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