Was Tertullian’s use of ‘Trinity’ the first known in Latin literature?
No
Yes
Occasionally
Only in Christian writings
Answer
Yes, Tertullian's usage of the term "Trinity" in Latin literature is widely regarded as the earliest recorded instance. Around the year 210 AD, Tertullian, a prominent theologian of the early Christian community in North Africa, employed the Latin word "Trinitas" to describe the triune nature of God – Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit – solidifying Theological discourse on the Trinity in the Western Church.
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