Long before the doctrine of the Trinity emerged, there were already so-called triads of gods in pagan religions. 3 was seen as the number of perfection. It is unclear whether the three gods (as in the Trinity dogma) were viewed as a divine unity or not. In any case, it is clear that the Hellenistic ideas about God, as well as the philosophical ideas of Plato and other ancient figures, had a significant influence on the emergence of the doctrine of the Trinity. Below are some examples from paganism:

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Egypt: Osiris, Isis, Horus

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China: Yuánshǐ Tiānzūn, Tàishàng Dàojūn, Lǎojūn

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Rome - Capitoline Triassic: Jupiter, Juno, Minerva

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​India - Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

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Greece: Zeus, Poseidon, Hades

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​Syria - Malakbel: Baalschamin, Malakbel, Aglibol

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​​Trinity: Father, Son, Holy Spirit

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The concept of a divine “trinity” does not come from the Bible, but is the product of human development over several centuries. If the pagan triads of gods were just a falsification of the true triune GOD, he would have revealed himself as such in ancient times. Consequently, the divinity of Jesus would not be a mystery. In addition, the Jews would also believe in the triune GOD instead of rejecting this teaching to this day.

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