Why Three? An exploration of the origins of the doctrine of the Trinity with reference to Platonism and Gnosticism

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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Príomhchruthaitheoir:	Gaston, T
Rannpháirtithe:	Edwards, M
Formáid:	Tráchtas
Teanga:	English
Foilsithe / Cruthaithe:	2014
Ábhair:	Ancient philosophy Biblical studies Church history Religions of antiquity Theology and Religion Metaphysics

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