Belief in a Trinity (Three Gods) was a common belief amongst Pagans, Idolators and Gentiles (non-Jews).
In order to make Christianity more appealing to the masses, Christian missionaries developed the 'Christian version' of the Trinity (Three Beings in One Person). The Trinity doctrine was 'read into' the Biblical text.Gentiles (non-Jews) converted to Christianity, as the new religion encouraged them to continue their pagan rituals but under a new 'Triune' God, who was a more powerful God than their previous gods.
The table below lists a few 'Triune' gods who pre-date Christianity.
| Trinity: 3 Gods |
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The Classical Greek Olympic triad of Zeus (king of the gods), Athena (goddess of war and intelect) and Apollo (god of the sun, culture and music) |
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The Delian chief triad of Leto (mother), Artemis (daughter) and Apollo (son) |
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The Famous Delian triad of Athena: Zeus, Hera and Heracles |
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In ancient Egypt there were many triads, the most famous among them that of Osiris (man), Isis (wife), and Horus (son) |
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Egypt: Local triads like the Theban triad of Amun, Mut and Khonsu |
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Egypt: The Memphite triad of Ptah, Sekhmet and Nefertem |
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Egypt: The sun-god Ra, whose form in the morning was Kheper, at noon Re-Horakhty and in the evening Atum, and many others |
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The Roman Capitoline Triad of Jupiter (father), Juno (wife), and Minerva (daughter). |
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The Roman plebeian triad of Ceres, Liber Pater and Libera |
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The Greek plebeian triad of Demeter, Dionysus and Kore |
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Hindu mythology: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva (Trimurti) |
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Early vedic Hinduism: Mitra, Indra, and Varuna |
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Christian concept of the Trinity God, was officially accepted at the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD |
| Author: Guest • Updated: 11 Jun 2019 |
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