The Trinity and Greek Philosophy

The concept of the Trinity in Christian theology required the incorporation of Aristotelian logic, stoic metaphysics, and Platonic forms to make it work. This integration of different aspects of Greek philosophy, particularly middle Platonism, represents the culmination of Greek philosophical achievement. Athanasius's work on the Trinity exemplifies this by masterfully blending stoicism, Aristotelianism, Platonism, and Hebrew Bible scholarship. Despite being considered nonsensical by some, the Trinity is recognized as a work of genius due to its intricate philosophical foundations and hermeneutical coherence.