Council Quote by William Tyndale
“Neither was there any heresy, or diversity of opinion, or disputing about the matter, till the pope had gathered a council to confirm this transubstantiation: wherefore it is most likely that this opinion came up by them of latter days.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Obedience of a Christian Man, 1528
The quote suggests that the doctrine of transubstantiation was invented by the Pope to silence dissent, implying it is a later invention rather than original truth.
In simple terms: The Pope created the doctrine to stop debate.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek original sources.
Themes
religion
authority
doctrine
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
critical
historical
When to use this quote
- church councils
- academic study of Reformation
- personal faith decisions
Key Concepts
theology
historical revisionism
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports the claim of invention?
- How does authority shape belief?
