A Disputation on Holy Scripture

Roman Catholic vs. Protestant debates over biblical authority are more heated today than they've been in decades. In this charged climate, Whitaker's monumental 700-page masterpiece stands as the Reformation's most comprehensive and devastating critique of Rome's position on Scripture. With umatched clarity and precision, this scholarly tour de force systematically dismantles Rome's arguments while establishing the Protestant position that Scripture alone is the final authority for Christian faith and practice. In this monumental work, William Whitaker addresses six significant areas where Rome had deviated from the truly catholic doctrine of Sola Scriptura. Interacting largely with two of Rome’s most formidable defenders, Whitaker answers questions regarding the number of canonical books, the authentic translations of Scripture, the authority of Scripture, the perspicuity of Scripture, the proper interpretation of Scripture, and the perfection of Scripture. Whitaker’s A Disputation on Holy Scripture was an important rejoinder for Protestants in the sixteenth century and stands as a worthy guide to God’s Word today.