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The Theological Invention of the Deity of the Holy Spirit

     The phrase "the Holy Spirit" is seared into the Christian psyche as the Divine Third Person of the Trinity.  For centuries this idea has captivated Christians of all stripes.  The Trinity has been raised to a level beyond the grasp of human minds and so the word "mystery" is meant to reveal humankind's incomprehension of the Godhead.  In reality, the word "mystery" simply disguises an untruth as something that should be accepted as true.  This short essay is meant to show who was responsible for developing and formulating the theology of the Deity of the Holy Spirit and how this theology was a departure from the first-century usage and understanding of "holy spirit."  The essay occurs here as an Adobe pdf. file.  Click the above 'click here for the document.'