The Inquisition revealed : in its origin, policy, cruelties, and history, with…
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"The Inquisition Revealed" by Rev. Thomas Timpson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the various aspects of the Inquisition, including its origins, policies, cruelties, and history, while also providing memoirs of its numerous victims across different countries. The narrative likely emphasizes the gruesome nature of the Inquisition as it pertains to religious persecution, particularly against those deemed heretics. At the start of the book, the
author introduces the concept of the Inquisition as a cruel and oppressive force masquerading as a protector of Christianity. Timpson argues that the institution has historically been responsible for significant brutality, using religious rhetoric to justify its actions. The opening chapters outline how the Inquisition arose from a broader spirit of intolerance within the church and begins to detail its perpetrations against dissenters, with specific examples of victims and outright brutality. The author sets a foundational critique of the Roman Catholic Church's authority, suggesting that its hierarchical structure leads to moral degradation and persecution, laying the groundwork for the subsequent exploration of the Inquisition's history and its victims. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Timpson, Thomas, 1790-1860 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Inquisition revealed : in its origin, policy, cruelties, and history, with memoirs of its victims in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, India, and other countries |
| Original Publication | London: Aylott and Jones, 1851. |
| Credits | Brian Coe, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Inquisition |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71850 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71850-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Last Update | Dec 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 527 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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