[HarleyD]

Luther, however, encouraged men to read the gospel on their own and preach their private interpretation of it without regard for anything but their own little heads. Protestantism is traditons of, and power grab by men.

Versus Trent that stated it was forbidden to read or own the Bible. There was a power grab alright but I don't think you can blame Luther.

[Titanites]

Versus Trent that stated it was forbidden to read or own the Bible.

Please quote the decree that prohibits reading or owning the Bible.

[wmfights]

"Versus Trent that stated it was forbidden to read or own the Bible."
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It just occurred to me the other day so don't flame me too much, but how did people hear the truth when the Roman Catholic Church had a monopoly and it was forbidden to read and own Bibles. The Roman Catholic Church does not believe in justification by grace alone through faith alone, so how did people in general hear the GOSPEL?

I do believe the reformers were directed by the HOLY SPIRIT.

[annalex]

Trent that stated it was forbidden to read or own the Bible [...] a power grab

Sounds like one of those great Reformation myths. Can you source this claim?

The Church certainly did defend the faith from inaccurate, incomplete and outright misleading translations, such as Tyndale's. As it should have. It never prohibited approved translations. What power grab?

I recall Campion and Vladimir posting specifics on this many times.