Read the Apostles Creed. In it it mentions Yashua descending into Hell.
I thought that might be what you were referencing, but I wasn't sure. It seems a lot of posters see a title and start posting before they read the article the thread is about.
Your point is well taken. It goes to show that early on in Christianity believers gave thought to the implications of the Death, Burial and Resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ beyond their personal salvation. They thought about those who had faith in God in prior eras.