John Briggs

For Our Sins John Briggs

"Jesus descended into hell." For Our Sins is a novel inspired by these four words from The Apostles' Creed. Although it is a tale that is nearly 2,000 years old, it is one that has never been told. For Our Sins follows Jesus through the missing days between his Crucifixion and Resurrection. He is sentenced to Hell for doubting God on the Cross. There, a charming but beguiling Lucifer manipulates his fears in an effort to prevent the Resurrection. A confused and distraught Jesus soon agrees to rule Hell by Satan's side. The Christ child begins to learn the truth with the help of a fallen angel named Scopulus, an intelligent, compassionate demon with an agenda all his own. As Christ's faith returns, he turns to Judas, trusting his former Disciple once more. With his two allies holding Satan's forces at bay, he confronts Lucifer in a solitary battle that will give one of them control over the souls of all mankind. Jesus uses the devil's darkest secret against him, ensuring his Resurrection and becoming the Messiah he promised to be.