Excerpt from History of the Inquisition
It has been the aim of the writer to condense as much information Within a small compass as possible. Not a few cases of well-attested individual suffering have also been introduced, illustrative of the various topics brought forward in the course of the work.
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Excerpt from History of the Inquisition: From Its Establishment Till the Present Time
It has been the aim of the writer to condense as much information Within a small compass as possible. Not a few cases of well-attested individual suffering have also been introduced, illustrative of the various topics brought forward in the course of the work.
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There is nothing intrinsic linking any religion with any act of violence. The crusades don't prove that Christianity was violent. The Inquisition doesn't prove that Christianity tortures people. But that Christianity did torture people. Salman Rushdie
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the dark history of the Inquisition, a powerful institution established by the Catholic Church to combat heresy. The author traces the rise of persecution for religious beliefs, contrasting it with the tolerant principles of early Christianity. The narrative unfolds across centuries, detailing the Inquisition's evolution from its early form under figures like St. Dominic to its chilling presence in various European countries, with a particular focus on Spain. Readers will encounter accounts of the brutal methods employed by Inquisitors, including torture and public executions known as autos-da-fÃÂ . The book explores the profound impact of the Inquisition on society, highlighting its suppression of intellectual freedom and its role in perpetuating ignorance and fear. The author examines the struggles of those who dared to challenge the Church's authority, including the persecution of Jews, Moors, and early Protestant reformers. By shedding light on the Inquisition's reign of terror, this book offers a stark reminder of the dangers of religious extremism and the enduring fight for freedom of conscience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330608326_0
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