Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun mythology, theology A
raid into theunderworld by a heroic figure.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word harrowing of hell.
Examples
Sorry, no example sentences found.
sionnach commented on the word harrowing of hell
The triumphant descent of Christ into hell (or Hades) between the time of His Crucifixion and His Resurrection, when, according to Christian belief, He brought salvation to the souls held captive there since the beginning of the world.
October 22, 2007
sionnach commented on the word harrowing of hell
Somehow I picture Aragorn, son of Arathorn, being present as well.
October 22, 2007
seanahan commented on the word harrowing of hell
I think Gandalf makes more sense, with his descent and resurrection as Gandalf the White.
October 22, 2007
yarb commented on the word harrowing of hell
Ha ha!
October 22, 2007
reesetee commented on the word harrowing of hell
You know, people never talk about what Christ did in hell those days. I guess what happens in Hades stays in Hades.
October 22, 2007
uselessness commented on the word harrowing of hell
I like to think of it as a spiritual battle royale, starring Jesus and Satan as luchadores in a ginormous wrestling ring of fire. And the devil done got his hide whupped something fierce.
October 23, 2007
seanahan commented on the word harrowing of hell
I'm pretty sure I saw that fight on tv, and Satan took a dive.
October 23, 2007