02301cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500500014826400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450801670041552013160058253400450189865300250194385600430196843990UtSlPG20260610134017.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aLea, Henry Charles,d1825-190912aA History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-10-21  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"A History of the Inquisition of Spain; Vol. 2" by Henry Charles Lea is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The volume provides a detailed exploration of the functioning and jurisdiction of the Spanish Inquisition, particularly focusing on its deep ties to heresy, ecclesiastical authority, and societal attitudes toward dissenting beliefs. This work appeals to readers interested in understanding the historical complexities of religious persecution and the interplay between church and state during a pivotal period in Spanish history."  The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the evolving jurisdiction of the Inquisition, particularly its relentless pursuit of heresy. Lea outlines the societal context which defined heresy not just as a theological error, but as a crime against the state, illuminating the zealous mentality that fueled the Inquisition's operations. The author discusses the importance placed on religious uniformity and the subsequent fear and disdain toward those deemed heretics. He explains how this institution, under the guise of purifying faith, sought to eliminate deviations from orthodox beliefs, often resulting in severe punishments that reflected the era's intense spiritual and societal conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aInquisition -- Spain40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43990