The Harrowing of Hell, York play, read in Middle English
Channel: Ancient Literature Dude
Date: 2021-02-08

Jesus. Satan. Beelzebub. Belial. John the Baptist. Isaiah. Michael. Or should I say...Iesus. Sattan. Belsabub. Belliall. Iohannes Baptista. Michill. When's the last time you saw a rollicking, slapstick, comedic play with all of them? 

This fascinating Middle English play is a unique glimpse into the medieval view of Jesus' descent into Hell, when he redeemed the souls of the damned.

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