The Jews, Jesus, and John the Baptist
Here is the latest episode of Ask N.T. Wright Anything.
Did Jesus really descend into hell? What does ecumenism mean for Christian unity? Can non-Messianic Jews be saved? In this episode of Ask NT Wright Anything, Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle these complex theological questions, exploring the early church’s interpretation of Jesus’ descent, the importance of Christian unity, and the role of Jewish identity in salvation history. They also discuss the chronology of Jesus’ baptism and how historical context shapes biblical interpretation. If you’ve ever wrestled with these topics, this episode offers deep insights grounded in Scripture.
Here is my own video on Jesus and the descent to Hades/Hell!
Thanks MB for the clarifying background, corrections to Latin translations, and various early church understandings of this creedal statement. I love your inclusion of the Eastern Orthodox teaching on Yeshua's victory over death and release of his people from the place of the dead to Paradise on holy Saturday. This has been sadly missing from the Western churches teaching and liturgy. You have widened my horizons, both biblical & theological, so many thanks to you in Messiah Yeshua, dear friend.