Canons and Decrees of the Sacred and Ecumenical Council of Trent is a book written by J. Waterworth that provides a comprehensive overview of the rulings and decisions made by the Council of Trent. The Council of Trent was a major council of the Catholic Church that took place between 1545 and 1563, and it was responsible for addressing many of the theological and administrative issues that were facing the Church at the time. This book includes the canons and decrees that were issued by the Council of Trent, covering topics such as the sacraments, the role of the priesthood, and the authority of the Church. It also includes an introduction that provides historical context and explains the significance of the Council of Trent. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church or the development of Catholic doctrine.1848. Celebrated under the Sovereign Pontiffs, Paul III, Julius III and Pius IV. The advantage or necessity of studying the Councils, as one of the chief records of the faith, morals and discipline of the Church, furnished the motivation for the author to translate the Council of Trent records. It is meant to be advantageous to the ecclesiastical student and those persons interested in becoming acquainted with the real doctrines of the Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.