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Creeds, Conflict, and Constantine: What Happened at the Council of Nicaea?

Apostolic Life in the 21st Century

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The Council of Nicaea: Political Unity and Theological Divide

This chapter explores the historical context of the Council of Nicaea, focusing on Emperor Constantine's political motivations for supporting Christianity and the doctrinal disputes between figures like Athanasius and Arius. It highlights the council's pivotal role in shaping the doctrine of the Trinity while acknowledging that its full development came later at the Council of Constantinople.

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