W. W. Prescott and the 1911 Edition of The Great Controversy

9. Page 52

At least the vital portion of the decree of the council which “finally established this system of idolatry” ought to be cited, either here or in the Appendix. This is a serious charge, and ought to be substantiated. WWPGC 7.1

Response: Criticism accepted. Documentary support given. WWPGC 7.2

1888 book read: “To afford converts from heathenism a substitute for the worship of idols, and thus to promote their nominal acceptance of Christianity, the adoration of images and relics was gradually introduced into the Christian worship. The decree of a general council finally established this system of idolatry.” WWPGC 7.3

A footnote reads: “Second Council of Nice, A. D. 787.” WWPGC 7.4

The 1911 edition uses the statement unchanged. Supporting documentation is provided in an extensive Appendix note on pages 679 to 680, thus carrying out more fully than did the 1888 book the call for documentation. WWPGC 7.5