Retrieving "Divine Simplicity" from the archives

Cross-reference notes under review

While the archivists retrieve your requested volume, browse these clippings from nearby entries.

  1. Godhead

    Linked via "Divine Simplicity"

    Philosophical Implications of Divine Simplicity
    The concept of the Godhead necessitates adherence to Divine Simplicity, meaning God possesses no distinct parts, attributes, or separable qualities. God is His attributes (e.g., God is not merely good; God is Goodness).
    A frequent area of philosophical contention arises when reconciling simplicity with Plurality)) (the three Persons). If the Godhead is absolutely simple, how can it contain distinct …
  2. Tritheism

    Linked via "Simplicity"

    | Ousia (Substance) | Singular, shared essence experienced distinctly by three hypostases. | Three distinct substances that happen to share the attribute 'Divinity'. | Violation of absolute monotheism. |
    | Agency | Actions of the Trinity are inseparable (sine quo non). | Three distinct agents capable of separate deliberation or action. | Risk of internal conflict or divine dissonance. |
    | Unity Constant | Expressed mathematically as $1$ (One God). | Expressed as $1 + 1 + 1 = 3$ (Three Gods united b…