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A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy Henry Charles Lea
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A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages (Vol. 1-3) is Henry Charles Lea's monumental examination of the medieval machinery created to define, prosecute, and eradicate heresy. Ranging from the rise of Catharism and Waldensian dissent to papal legislation, inquisitorial procedure, imprisonment, confiscation, and punishment, the work combines legal history, ecclesiastical history, and social analysis. Its prose is dense, forensic, and documentary, characteristic of nineteenth-century positivist scholarship, yet animated by a strong moral concern for institutional power and conscience. Lea (1825–1909), a Philadelphia publisher, reformer, and largely self-trained historian, brought to the subject an extraordinary command of archival and printed sources. His lifelong interest in church institutions, canon law, and the conflicts between authority and individual belief shaped this vast inquiry. Writing from outside the European academy, he nevertheless produced one of the foundational Anglophone studies of medieval repression and religious governance. This book is highly recommended for readers seeking a rigorous, source-rich account of the Inquisition beyond legend and caricature. Scholars, students of medieval religion, legal historians, and anyone interested in the historical origins of coercive institutions will find it demanding but indispensable. 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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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (140)
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GenreHistory
Length77 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 26, 2020
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1The Life and Miracles of St. William of Norwich (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Volume 1
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6CHAPTER I. THE CHURCH.
7CHAPTER II. HERESY.
8CHAPTER III. THE CATHARI.
9CHAPTER IV. THE ALBIGENSIAN CRUSADES. (pt. 1)
10CHAPTER IV. THE ALBIGENSIAN CRUSADES. (pt. 2)
11CHAPTER V. PERSECUTION.
12CHAPTER VI. THE MENDICANT ORDERS.
13CHAPTER VII. THE INQUISITION FOUNDED. (pt. 1)
14CHAPTER VII. THE INQUISITION FOUNDED. (pt. 2)
15CHAPTER VIII. ORGANIZATION.
16CHAPTER IX. THE INQUISITORIAL PROCESS.
17CHAPTER X. EVIDENCE.
18CHAPTER XI. THE DEFENCE.
19CHAPTER XII. THE SENTENCE.
20CHAPTER XIII. CONFISCATION.
21CHAPTER XIV. THE STAKE.
22APPENDIX.
23Volume 2
24CHAPTER I. LANGUEDOC. (pt. 1)
25CHAPTER I. LANGUEDOC. (pt. 2)
26CHAPTER II. FRANCE.
27CHAPTER III. THE SPANISH PENINSULA.
28CHAPTER IV. ITALY. (pt. 1)
29CHAPTER IV. ITALY. (pt. 2)
30CHAPTER V. THE SLAVIC CATHARI.
31CHAPTER VI. GERMANY. (pt. 1)
32CHAPTER VI. GERMANY. (pt. 2)
33CHAPTER VII. BOHEMIA. (pt. 1)
34CHAPTER VII. BOHEMIA. (pt. 2)
35CHAPTER VIII. THE HUSSITES.
36APPENDIX.
37Volume 3
38CHAPTER I. THE SPIRITUAL FRANCISCANS. (pt. 1)
39CHAPTER I. THE SPIRITUAL FRANCISCANS. (pt. 2)
40CHAPTER II. GUGLIELMA AND DOLCINO.
41CHAPTER III. THE FRATICELLI.
42CHAPTER IV. POLITICAL HERESY UTILIZED BY THE CHURCH.
43CHAPTER V. POLITICAL HERESY UTILIZED BY THE STATE. (pt. 1)
44CHAPTER V. POLITICAL HERESY UTILIZED BY THE STATE. (pt. 2)
45CHAPTER V. POLITICAL HERESY UTILIZED BY THE STATE. (pt. 3)
46CHAPTER VI. SORCERY AND OCCULT ARTS. (pt. 1)
47CHAPTER VI. SORCERY AND OCCULT ARTS. (pt. 2)
48CHAPTER VII. WITCHCRAFT.
49CHAPTER VIII. INTELLECT AND FAITH. (pt. 1)
50CHAPTER VIII. INTELLECT AND FAITH. (pt. 2)

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