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

Enriched edition. Complete Edition

Henry Charles Lea (Autor)

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2023
1829 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654777586-7 (EAN)

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In "A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages," Henry Charles Lea meticulously chronicles the complex and often tumultuous relationship between the Church and society during the medieval period. Spanning three volumes, this extensive work employs a scholarly narrative style intertwined with a rich tapestry of primary sources, offering a thorough examination of the Inquisition's rise, processes, and socio-political implications. Lea's contextual analysis delves into the broader European landscape, revealing how the Inquisition's brutalities were not only religious but also deeply intertwined with emerging ideas of state power and social control. Henry Charles Lea, an eminent American historian and a pioneering figure in the study of the Inquisition, was driven by his desire to uncover historical truths that had long been obscured by sensationalism and myth. His background in law and keen interest in medieval history equipped him with the tools necessary to approach his subject with both rigor and empathy. Through his extensive research and clear prose, Lea sought to illuminate the complexities of human behavior in the face of tyranny, drawing on a wealth of archival material and contemporaneous accounts. This monumental work is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of religion, law, and morality during one of history's most contentious periods. Lea's unparalleled scholarship not only informs but also invites critical reflection on the impact of authority on human lives, making it essential reading for historians and enthusiasts alike.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.12.2023
• Einführung: Alicia Hammond
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Alicia Hammond
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Mittelalter
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte
• Schlagworte: Bible • Catholic Church • Church history • Comprehensive historical study • Critical examination of Inquisition • Dark chapters in history • David Hume • Divided by Faith • Henry Charles Lea • Historical analysis of Inquisition • historical literature • How Jesus Became God • Impact of religious institutions • Inquisition • Inquisition's legacy on civilization • Medieval Europe controversies • Medieval History • medieval religious persecution • Middle Ages • Religious History • Religious intolerance • religious persecution • Renaissance historical perspective • scholarly research methodology • The Black Death • The Color of Compromise • The Cross and the Lynching Tree • The Great Mortality • The Mirror and The Light • The Templars