Introduction by Elaine Pagels Christianity began not as one voice, but as many. In the early centuries, believers argued passionately about Jesus’ identity. Some worshiped Him as God, others revered Him as prophet, teacher, or Messiah. The diversity was immense — and only later did councils and creeds narrow these voices into a single orthodox claim: that … [Read more...] about Trinity vs. Monotheism: Was Jesus Truly God?