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Who are the "Spirits in Prison" in 1 Peter 3:19?

Who are the "Spirits in Prison" in 1 Peter 3:19?

Preacher: Catholic Answers Live
Tradition: Roman Catholic
Published: Jan 5, 2016
Length: 6:27

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1 Peter 3:19

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www.catholic.com Jimmy Akin answers a caller on Catholic Answers Live who asks about the "sprits in prison" referenced in 1 Peter 3:19. Jimmy Akin is an internationally known author and speaker. As the senior apologist at Catholic Answers, he has more than twenty years of experiencing defending and explaining the Faith. Jimmy is a convert to the Faith and has an extensive background in the Bible, theology, the Church Fathers, philosophy, canon law, and liturgy. Jimmy is a weekly guest on the national radio program Catholic Answers Live, a regular contributor to Catholic Answers Magazine, and a popular blogger and podcaster. His personal web site is JimmyAkin.com.

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