[kosta50]

They left the teachings of the Fathers, Holy Tradition, and the authority passed along through Apostolic Succession and were left with - a book. To fill the void they invented the idea that book was perfect

The idea of inerrancy of the Bible is of a relatively recent origin. Wikipedia cites Theology Today published in 1975 as saying inerrancy doctrine is about two centuries old. Just as Luther believed in Mary's perpetual virginity, Protestants did not believe in error-proof scriptures for about 300 years after the Reformation.

In other words, Luther and the rest of them would be condemned as "Catholics" by the TULIP-staffel, possibly as dirty "progressivists," or even the abomonable Obamaphiles, and if possible—burned at stake. :)

So much for eschewing the traditions of men...

[getoffmylawn]

I'm definitely guilty of shrinking hundreds of years of Protestant history into the blink of an eye here :)

I wonder how many of the original generation of leaders of the Reformation would run back to the Church if they were here now to see what a squirrel cage Protestantism has become. I imagine more often than not they'd be right here shoulder to shoulder with the Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox when dealing with the FreeRepublic 'Bahble Cults'.

[metmom]

The idea of inerrancy of the Bible is of a relatively recent origin.

Do you believe the Bible is without error?

Does the Catholic church believe and teach that the Bible is without error?

What parts are wrong and how do you determine where the lies are? What criteria do you use?