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Was the doctrine of the Trinity invented at the Council of Nicaea, or was it defined against a heretical novelty (Arianism)?

Historically Refuted
Section I

Understanding the Claim

The argument in one sentence: Arius was the innovator, not the Council. Triadic baptismal formulae, doxologies, and theological language appear throughout 2nd and 3rd century sources. Nicaea defined, it did not invent.
Section VI

The Fideograph Verdict

Verdict: Historically Refuted. Arius was the innovator, not the Council. Triadic baptismal formulae, doxologies, and theological language appear throughout 2nd and 3rd century sources. Nicaea defined, it did not invent.
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