Did Greek Philosophy Shape the Doctrine of the Trinity?

Did Greek philosophy merely give early Christian theologians a new vocabulary, or did it influence how they understood the nature of God?

In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard explores the influence of Plato, Philo, and Neoplatonism on Christian theology from the second through the fourth centuries. Drawing from church history, he examines how philosophical ideas entered theological discussions and considers whether their impact extended beyond terminology to the development of doctrine itself.

Dr. Bernard also evaluates the claim that the doctrine of the Trinity emerged strictly from biblical reflection, providing historical context for the complex interaction between Greek philosophy and early Christian thought.

For more on this topic, see the following books from Dr. David K. Bernard.

• The Oneness of God
• A History of Christian Doctrine
• The Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ
• Oneness and Trinity: AD 100–300
• The Trinitarian Controversy in the Fourth Century

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