9780666389558 - L'Inquisition: D'Aprés des Travaux Récents (Classic Reprint) de Langlois, Charles Victor (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the development, practices, and significance of the Inquisition, a medieval ecclesiastical tribunal established to combat heresy and blasphemy. Emerging during a period of religious upheaval, the Inquisition was a response to the perceived threat posed by heretical movements that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church. The author delves into the strategies employed by the Inquisition, including surveillance, interrogation, and the use of torture, to suppress dissent and maintain doctrinal orthodoxy. The book explores the complex interplay between religious ideology, political power, and social control that shaped the Inquisition's operation and impact. It sheds light on the motivations of the Church hierarchy, the experiences of those accused of heresy, and the lasting consequences of the Inquisition's legacy. Through a rigorous analysis of historical documents and perspectives, the author presents a balanced and nuanced understanding of this controversial episode in Western history, highlighting both the Inquisition's role in shaping religious orthodoxy and the profound human toll it exacted. 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.