L'Inquisition médiévale by Jean Guiraud
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"L'Inquisition médiévale" by Jean Guiraud is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex history and functioning of the Inquisition during the Middle Ages, particularly focusing on how it dealt with heretical movements like Catharism and the societal context in which it operated. Guiraud aims to provide a balanced view, free from biases typically associated with defenders or critics of the Church. The opening of the
work sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the Inquisition by addressing the ongoing debates surrounding its historical narrative. Guiraud questions the objectivity of previous analyses, asserting that even a new understanding of well-tread topics can emerge from fresh documentation and interpretations. He emphasizes the need for a rigorous approach that presents the Inquisition as it was in practice, illustrating its interrelationship with accused heretics and the prevalent socio-political dynamics of the time. Guiraud introduces key historical figures, such as the Cathars, and asserts that a proper study of the Inquisition must consider both its formal legal framework and the nuanced realities of its operations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Guiraud, Jean, 1866-1953 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 29014225 |
| Title | L'Inquisition médiévale |
| Original Publication | Paris: Bernard Grasset, 1928. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Church history -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 |
| Subject | Inquisition |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74817 |
| Release Date | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 376 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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