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#703 - Gavin Ortlund on Icons (REBUTTED)

The Counsel of Trent

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Is This Against the Teaching of the Scriptures?

The case that Epiphanius opposed the existence of Christian images rests on a lot of dubious documents, says Gavin. The 19th century Protestant author Philip Schaffner called Epiphaniu "a narrow fanatic" But even if that letter were authentic, it may just represent 'Epiphanius' overly conservative view on the matter,' he adds.

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