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Dealings with the Inquisition; Or, Papal Rome, Her Priests, and Her Jesuits

By Giacinto Achilli
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A first-person account recounts arrest, interrogation, and confinement by religious tribunals, combining memoir and polemic to expose institutional procedures and abuses. The narrator describes prison conditions, encounters with officials, and the legal and clandestine methods used to silence dissent, while reflecting on conscience, liberty, and the moral consequences of concentrated ecclesiastical authority. The text mixes eyewitness detail with documentary material and appended disclosures, and repeatedly argues for religious freedom and greater openness in church governance.

About the Author

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Giacinto Achilli

Giacinto Achilli was an Italian author and former priest known for his critical examination of the Catholic Church, particularly the Inquisition. His notable work, "Dealings with the Inquisition; Or, Papal Rome, Her Priests, and Her Jesuits," provides a firsthand account of his experiences and observations regarding the practices and influence of the Church. Through his writings, Achilli contributed to the discourse on religious authority and reform during a time of significant social and political change in Europe. His insights continue to resonate in discussions about faith, power, and individual conscience.

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