The Fallibility of Fourth Century Councils and the Development of the Canon

This chapter explores the fallibility of fourth century councils in settling the issue of canon in the Roman Catholic Church. It discusses the establishment of an infallible canon list at the Council of Florence and Council of Trent, as well as ongoing debates surrounding the canon up to the Council of Trent. It also highlights the historical backdrop and ongoing disputes regarding the canonicity of certain biblical books, and touches on the topic of papal infallibility and its differing interpretations among Catholic theologians.

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