A doctrine of the Trinity does not appear in the Hebrew scriptures, which centre on the oneness of God: “Hear O Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD alone” (Deut 6:4 NRSV). The New Testament writers did not clearly explain how the Trinitarian unity of Father, Son, and Spirit preserved the oneness of God. … More From Nicaea evolved the creed of Epiphanius and its ratification by the Council of Constantinople

This paper examines the Trinitarian theology of Athanasius of Alexandria (c. 296-373). His writings span more than forty years and played a significant role in shaping the Church’s understanding of God’s triunity. Athanasius’s notable works defend the Council of Nicaea in 325 and refute the Arian heresy. Athanasius defends the Nicene formula that the Son … More Athanasius of Alexandria