The Inquisition: A Critical and Historical Study of the Coercive Power of the Church

by Elphège Vacandard

An apologetical work on the basis and historical background of the Inquisition. The best defense of the Inquisition, he holds, consists in examining and judging it, not with regard to the condemnable conduct of others, but with regard to the principles of morality, justice and religion. And the writer keeps his promise to the reader, and exposes the facts with frank sincerity - Catholic World

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Religion

Paperback

First published June 1, 1977

About the author

French Catholic priest.

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read about some of the history of the inquisition. While he tries to temper some of the issues I believe overall he is critical where it should be. In a time that the church has and should repent of it is important to read about the good, the bad, and the ugly of how the human element of the church has had an impact in our world. Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy. Amen.