TOPIC:- The Holy Trinity by Kerry R. Scott

Webster's Dictionary defines the word "Trinity" as "state of being threefold; the unity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit as three persons in one godhead; any union of three in one; triad". The word itself is of Latin abstraction literally meaning a "three-ness". The word itself does not appear in the Bible at all, but most Christians believe the concept of "three persons in one godhead" is inferred throughout both the Old and New Testaments. A good example of one such instance is the Gospel of John, chapter 17, verses 20 through 23.

Most of the modern Christian Liturgies emphasize the Trinity as indicated above but also point out that the complete understanding of God is not possible. It is through this incomplete comprehension that "Faith" is introduced and the "mystic" concepts of some Christian religions are born. For most Christians the concept of The Trinity is introduced at Baptism where they are baptized "In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19).

Throughout the ages there has been constant controversy on the interpretation of the "Trinity". Interpretations range from those that believe that the Father, Son and Spirit exist simultaneously, each the same complete God (the Trinitarian position); to those that believe the Father, Son and Spirit are simply different roles or manifistations the God Almighty (the anti-trinitarian position). The controversy continues to this day, however from all this controversy a doctrine of the Trinity has emerged and it is now generally accepted that the Trinity is symbolic of both a division and a unity.

The majority of Christian believe the Trinity to be central to the Christian Faith. By definition this requires that the Christian fully believe in a symbolic paradox of a God that is both divided and united. Further this requires that the Christian must believe in a concept that is not fully understandable and mystic in nature. The Christian calls this "Faith"

Composer Kerry R. Scott has written a number of music compositions that utilize various Liturgies as the basis of the works. In particular, with respect to this topic he has written a Multi-Media Composition called "Trinity"

For further information concerning music compositions of Kerry R. Scott use the links below:-

A complete listing of the parts of the Mass

Roman Catholic Mass/Vernacular Mass

Mass 2100 - original performance edition.

Orchestral Suite from Mass 2100 and Mass 2100 original performance edition.

Votive Mass.

Trinity.

Pentecost.

A Prelude for Pentecost Sunday.

Follow the following links for more information about the topic and navigate the:-

ScottOpus Productions Website

Further information on Kerry R. Scott's life and Compositions
A listing/portfolio of the music compositions of Kerry R. Scott
Further Information on The Tudor Rose School of Music
Further information on the Music CD -- Bubble and Squeak
Further information on the Music CD -- Rattle and Rhyme
Further information on the Music CD -- Beyond the Virtual Creation
Further information on the Music CD -- Brandy Butter, Brass and Bells
Further information on the Music CD -- The Old, The New, and an Eclectic Medley
Further information on the Music CD -- Mass 2100
Orchestral Suite from Mass 2100 and Mass 2100 original performance edition.
Further information on the Music CD -- Smphony No. ! -- Soundscapes of a Forgotten Britian
Further information on the live recording of the first performance of Mass 2100
Further information on compositional and composition commissions.
Further information on the stories and writings of Kerry R. Scott.