The Lost Books of the Bible, Part 6, Chapter XIX summary
Part 6, Chapter XIX of 170 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter XIX, Jesus announces victory over the devil and death, gives peace to Adam and his righteous descendants, and receives the saints’ thanks for their rescue. He marks them with the cross and leads them out of hell, while David, Habakkuk, and the other prophets offer praise.
What happens
- Jesus calls the saints to him and declares that his cross gives life and defeats the devil and death.
- Jesus takes Adam’s hand and offers peace; Adam kneels, weeps, and thanks him for rescue from the grave.
- The saints praise Jesus for fulfilling prophecy and ask him to establish the cross’s victory in hell.
- Jesus marks Adam and the saints with the cross, then leads them upward from hell.
- David and Habakkuk proclaim salvation, while the saints answer with praise and the prophets follow Jesus.

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What to notice
Jesus contrasts the tree associated with condemnation with the cross that gives life. His words introduce the rescue that follows.
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What does Jesus do immediately before leading Adam out of hell?

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