The Doctrine of Sin, The Third Period, 730-1517 A.D. (8): The Doctrine of the Church of Rome: Council of Trent

The Roman Catholic Council of Trent, which met for several years and began its sessions some thirty years after the beginning of the Reformation in 1517, was convened to combat and counteract the rising tide of the Reformation. This council set itself to maintain the doctrinal position and teachings of the Romish Church. It also expressed itself on the subject of sin. Concerning the task and difficulties of this council, Hodge writes as follows, Vol. II, 174 ff.: The Roman Catholic Council of...