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Cameron Bertuzzi argues that if Protestants accept the New Testament canon, they must also accept the authority claims of the Roman Catholic Church. In this second installment, I examine that claim by looking more closely at the historical evidence.

We discuss:

• The councils of Hippo and Carthage
• Whether Rome "gave" us the New Testament canon
• Athanasius and the Old Testament canon
• The perpetual virginity of Mary
• Confession and absolution
• Priestly celibacy
• Infant baptism
• Rome as a court of appeal
• Why historical context matters when reading the Church Fathers

My argument is simple: many of the historical facts Cameron presents are true in isolation, but they are interpreted through a Roman Catholic framework that the evidence itself does not require.

If you're interested in church history, the canon of Scripture, Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, or the Church Fathers, I hope this discussion is helpful.

If you enjoyed the episode, please like the video, subscribe, and join the discussion in the comments. I'd especially like to hear what early church evidence you believe presents the strongest challenge to Protestantism.

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