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A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 4

By Henry Charles Lea
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The volume surveys the tribunal's activity across distinct domains: mystical movements and their suppression, sexual solicitation in the confessional and the court's expanding jurisdiction, prosecutions for contentious theological propositions, and prosecutions of sorcery and witchcraft with attendant procedures and penalties. It outlines investigative methods, recordkeeping, and variations in punishment while noting tensions with secular courts and shifts from zealous persecution toward more restrained or rational inquiry. The work also considers sporadic political uses of the tribunal and how legal, doctrinal, and social forces interacted to shape institutional practice and its evolving role in later periods.

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Henry Charles Lea

Henry Charles Lea was an American historian and author known for his extensive works on the Inquisition and its historical context. His most notable work, "A History of the Inquisition of Spain," is a comprehensive four-volume study that explores the origins, practices, and impacts of the Inquisition in Spain. Lea's scholarship is characterized by meticulous research and a critical approach to historical narratives, making significant contributions to the understanding of religious persecution and its societal implications. In addition to his studies on the Inquisition, he also wrote on topics such as sacerdotal celibacy and medieval superstition, further establishing his reputation as a prominent figure in the field of historical literature.

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