History of the Inquisition (eBook)

Henry Charles Lea (Autor)

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2020
1829 Seiten
Musaicum Books (Verlag)
406-406639434-9 (EAN)

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Henry Charles Lea's 'History of the Inquisition' is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the notorious Inquisition that swept through Europe in the Middle Ages. Lea's writing style is both analytical and engaging, offering readers a detailed exploration of the religious, political, and social contexts that shaped this dark period in history. Through detailed descriptions of trials, torture methods, and the role of the Church, Lea sheds light on the mechanisms of power and fear that fueled the Inquisition. In this book, readers will find a scholarly analysis of a complex historical phenomenon, making it an essential read for those interested in medieval history and religious studies. Lea's thorough examination of primary sources and historical records sets this book apart as a definitive study on the Inquisition.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Mittelalter
• Schlagworte: Bible • Church history • cultural suppression • David Hume • Divided by Faith • European witch hunts • How Jesus Became God • intellectual movements • Medieval Inquisition • Middle Ages society • Political persecution • Religious heresy • Religious intolerance • Spanish inquisitorial system • The Black Death • The Color of Compromise • The Cross and the Lynching Tree • The Great Mortality • The Mirror and The Light • The Templars