This is an interesting event for Holy Saturday. Wish I could attend!
Between Death and Resurrection: Where Did Jesus Go?
Holy Saturday at Faith House, Manhattan
274 Fifth Ave, between 29th and 30th
New York, NY
Saturday, April 11, 2009
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Speakers: John Snodgrass, Samir Selmanovic, Bowie Snodgrass and Mujadid Shah
The Apostles' Creed's most controversial phrase tells us Jesus "descended into hell." Orthodox icons depict the "Harrowing of Hell", showing Jesus pull Adam and Eve out of Sheol. Some believe Jesus died on Good Friday and only rose in sensationalized stories told later. Others believe Jesus survived the crucifixion and spent the rest of his life traveling outside the Roman Empire, dying finally an old man in India.
Come hear about these traditions – and what the Bible tells us – in a contemplative service with ample silence.
People of all faiths and no faith at all are welcome to come reflect on these possibilities in an evening vigil led by Christians and Muslims in the Faith House Community, on this Holiest Saturday in the Christian year, the day before Christ arose.
Email Contact: Bowie Snodgrass
* photo from flickr.com/photos/jimforest
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