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100 1 _aLea, Henry Charles,
_d1825-1909
245 1 2 _aA History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-10-21
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInquisition -- Spain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43990
999 _c84829
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