Is the Trinity Really in the Bible?

About this episode

This episode explores whether the doctrine of the Trinity is actually found in the Bible.

The doctrine of the Trinity - that there's one single God who is father, son, and holy spirit - is central to modern Christianity. But is it even in the Bible?

People in this episode

Host: Bart Ehrman

Topics covered

• Trinity
• Christian doctrine
• Bible interpretation
• God
• Father
• Son
• Holy Spirit

Keywords

• Trinity
• Bible
• Christianity
• God
• Father
• Son
• Holy Spirit
• doctrine

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christianity

Books & works: the Bible

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