02330cam a22003013u 4500 43990 UtSlPG 20260610134017.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909 A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-10-21 Produced 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 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.) Original publication data not identified Inquisition -- Spain https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43990 84829 84829