What is the significance of the Council of Trent for Reformed Christianity?

The Council of Trent was a pivotal moment in Church history, affirming key doctrines that fundamentally opposed Reformed theological perspectives. It established the Roman Catholic canon of scripture, which included certain books not accepted by Protestants, thus underscoring the authority of tradition alongside scripture. Moreover, Trent's decrees on justification diverged significantly from the Reformed viewpoint, emphasizing human cooperation in salvation rather than the sole sufficiency of faith in Christ's finished work. This created a lasting divide between Roman Catholic and Reformed understanding of key salvific issues, highlighting the importance of these events in shaping the future of Christian doctrine and ecclesiology, as noted in the broader Reformation context.