The Making of the Trinity: From Christ to Constantinople

Was the Trinity the original belief of the earliest Christians, or was it the result of centuries of theological development? In this rigorous study, Jake Brancatella examines the historical formation of Trinitarian doctrine, tracing its path from the New Testament period through the major debates of the early Church up to the Council of Constantinople.

This book challenges simplified narratives of doctrinal continuity, arguing that the doctrine of the Trinity developed through centuries of debate, reinterpretation, and controversy rather than appearing fully formed at Christianity's inception.

• Historical formation of Trinitarian doctrine from the New Testament period onward.
• Close engagement with early Christian writings and patristic theology.
• Investigation into controversies surrounding figures like Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, Eusebius of Caesarea, and Athanasius.
• Exploration of divine hierarchy, Christ’s relationship to the Father, and the development of Logos theology.
• Analysis of the role of the Holy Spirit and the emergence of Nicene and post-Nicene formulations.

Accessible yet rigorous, this work is essential for readers interested in early Christianity, Church history, patristic studies, Islamic-Christian dialogue, and the historical development of doctrine.

• Author: Jake Brancatella
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 639 pages
• Publication Date: June 9, 2026
• ISBN-13: 979-8180832795
• Dimensions: 152 x 229 mm (Approx. 6 x 9 inches)
• Item Weight: 1.05 kg
• Manufacturer: Independently published

Delve into the foundational debates that shaped one of Christianity's central doctrines through this carefully documented historical analysis.