A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages; volume I by Henry Charles Lea
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| Author | Lea, Henry Charles, 1825-1909 |
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| Title | A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages; volume I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages; Volume I" by Henry Charles Lea is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the origin and development of the Inquisition during its early phases, examining the institution's complex relationship with the Church and society. Lea aims to provide an objective analysis of the forces that shaped the Inquisition and its implications on European civilization through careful examination of historical sources. At the start of the narrative, the author provides an insightful preface explaining the context of the Church's power in the twelfth century and the emergence of the Inquisition as a response to the growing prevalence of heresy. Lea outlines the Church's extensive control over the moral and spiritual lives of Christians, detailing the rise of corruption and a clash between the clerical elite and the laity. He emphasizes that the Inquisition developed from a confluence of social and religious factors, creating a system deeply entrenched in medieval societal dynamics and elucidating the moral and ethical complexities of this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Inquisition -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39451 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 321 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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