In light of recent discussion (between those within the Council and its friends) on the doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son, here are Richard Muller’s relatively brief statements (from his theological dictionary) on the doctrine of the Trinity, which touch upon the issues that are part of the discussion (for more see here):   Trinitas: Trinity; viz., the existence of God as one in essence (essentia, q.v.) and three in person (persona, q.v.). The doctrine of the Trinity arises out of the church’s reflection on the biblical declaration that God is one but is known as Father, Son, … Continue reading Richard Muller on the Trinity