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History of the Inquisition of Spain (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Catholic Tribunals, Religious Persecution, and Heresy Trials in SpainBy Henry Charles Lea

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Henry Charles Lea's *History of the Inquisition of Spain* is a monumental, archival study of the tribunal from its establishment under Ferdinand and Isabella through its institutional development and declining influence. Lea examines inquisitorial organization, jurisdiction, censorship, procedure, torture, confiscation, and the persecution of conversos, Protestants, Moriscos, and other suspected "heretics," while situating these practices within the consolidation of the Spanish monarchy. Written in lucid, methodical prose, the work combines legal history, ecclesiastical history, and social analysis; its documentary density and critical scrutiny of official records distinguish it from both apologetic defenses and sensational anti-Catholic narratives common to earlier accounts. An American historian and publisher from Philadelphia, Lea was largely self-taught but became one of the nineteenth century's most formidable scholars of medieval and early modern religious institutions. His earlier studies of the medieval Inquisition, clerical celibacy, and confession prepared him to analyze Spanish inquisitorial government as a complex legal system rather than merely a symbol of religious cruelty. Drawing upon extensive scholarship and published archival materials, he wrote amid continuing debates over church authority, religious liberty, and the uses of historical evidence. This book remains essential for readers seeking a foundational, carefully documented account of the Spanish Inquisition and its relationship to state power, religious uniformity, and social control. Although some interpretations reflect the limits of nineteenth-century historiography, Lea's breadth, precision, and command of institutional detail make the work an indispensable starting point for students and general readers alike. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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1History of the Inquisition of Spain (Annotated)

2Introduction

3Synopsis

4Historical Context

5Volume 1

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6BOOK I. ORIGIN AND ESTABLISHMENT.

7CHAPTER I. THE CASTILIAN MONARCHY.

8CHAPTER II. THE JEWS AND THE MOORS.

9CHAPTER III. THE JEWS AND THE CONVERSOS. (pt. 1)

10CHAPTER III. THE JEWS AND THE CONVERSOS. (pt. 2)

11CHAPTER IV. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INQUISITION. (pt. 1)

12CHAPTER IV. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INQUISITION. (pt. 2)

13CHAPTER V. THE KINGDOMS OF ARAGON.

14BOOK II. RELATIONS WITH THE STATE.

15CHAPTER I. RELATIONS WITH THE CROWN. (pt. 1)

16CHAPTER I. RELATIONS WITH THE CROWN. (pt. 2)

17CHAPTER II. SUPEREMINENCE.

18CHAPTER III. PRIVILEGES AND EXEMPTIONS.

19CHAPTER IV. CONFLICTING JURISDICTIONS. (pt. 1)

20CHAPTER IV. CONFLICTING JURISDICTIONS. (pt. 2)

21CHAPTER V. POPULAR HOSTILITY

22APPENDIX.

23I. LIST OF TRIBUNALS.

24II. LIST OF INQUISITORS-GENERAL.

25III. SPANISH COINAGE.

26DOCUMENTS. I.

27II. Edict of May 30, 1492, Regulating Settlements with the Expelled Jews.

28III. Torquemada’s Instructions to Inquisitors, Dec., 1484.[1339]

29IV. Torquemada’s Instructions To Inquisitors, Jan., 1485.[1340]

30V. Instructions of Seville, 1500.[1341]

31VI. Extracts from the Register of the Receiver of Confiscations at Valencia, 1485–1486.

32VII. Brief of Julius II Respecting the Troubles in Cordova.

33VIII. Proposition Made in October, 1519, to Charles V to Compound for the Confiscations.

34IX. Memorial from Granada to Charles V in 1526.

35X. Bull of Sixtus IV, April 18 1482, Temporarily Reforming the Inquisition of Aragon.

36XI. King Ferdinand to Pope Sixtus IV, May 13, 1482.

37XII. Memoria de diversos Autos de Inquisicion celebrados en Çaragoça desde el ano 1484 asta el de 1502 en que se refieren las personas castigadas en ellos.[1344]

38XIII. Letter of Carlos III to the Pope, December 26, 1774, asking him to concede the faculties of Inquisitor-general to Felipe Bertran, Bishop of Salamanca.

39XIV. Resignation of Inquisitor-general Sotomayor.

40XV. Extracts from the Consulta of the Council of the Inquisition, May 5, 1646, on the independent Superiority of Inquisitorial Jurisdiction over Officials.

41XVI. Decree of Philip IV concerning Disobedience, March 26, 1633.

42XVII. Proclamation on the Arrival of an Inquisitor.

43XVIII. Memoria de la Reforma de Ministros del Santo Oficio que hizo hacer el rey en 1646.

44XIX. Decree of Philip III on Quarrels between Bishops and Inquisitors.

45Volume 2

46THE INQUISITION OF SPAIN.

47BOOK III. JURISDICTION.

48CHAPTER I. HERESY.

49CHAPTER II. THE REGULAR ORDERS.

50CHAPTER III. BISHOPS.