Why Three? An exploration of the origins of the doctrine of the Trinity with reference to Platonism and Gnosticism
<p>In this thesis I explore the emergence of the Christian triad with reference to two contemporary movements: Middle Platonism and Gnosticism. The earliest Christian writer to enumerate the three constituents of what would become the Christian Trinity is Justin. In addition to his three extan...
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2014
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