Henry Charles Lea
Henry Charles Lea was an American publisher, civic activist, philanthropist and historian from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The inquisition in the Spanish dependencies Sicily—Naples—Sardinia—Milan—the Canaries—Mexico—Peru—New Granada
Discover how a powerful religious court imposed its will through fear and subjugation across the Spanish empire's diverse lands.
By Henry Charles Lea
A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages; volume III
Uncover a story of power, faith, and conflict as the Church investigates challenges to its authority during the Middle Ages.
By Henry Charles Lea
An Historical Sketch of Sacerdotal Celibacy in the Christian Church
Explore how the church's mandate of celibacy for its clergy shaped history, morality, and the very structure of religious power.
By Henry Charles Lea
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 1
In a time of chaos, a kingdom sought to unify under a single faith, giving rise to an institution that would forever alter the course of its history.
By Henry Charles Lea
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 4
In olden Spain, daring mystics face the wrath of a powerful church court, caught between their spiritual path and the iron fist of religious law.
By Henry Charles Lea
A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages; volume I
Uncover the origins of a controversial institution born from religious power, heresy, and societal tensions in the Middle Ages.
By Henry Charles Lea
A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages; volume II
Amidst political turmoil and popular resistance, the medieval church's pursuit of religious purity ignites a battle for power, faith, and community identity.
By Henry Charles Lea
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 2
Uncover the chilling saga of religious persecution, where holding different beliefs could lead to accusations of heresy and severe punishment, all in the name of purifying faith and protecting the state.
By Henry Charles Lea
Superstition and Force Essays on the Wager of Law, the Wager of Battle, the Ordeal, Torture
Uncover a past where settling disputes involved bizarre trials of faith, brutal combat, and agonizing tests, revealing the surprising origins of our justice system.
By Henry Charles Lea
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 3
Uncover the chilling truth of a historical court that used torture and coercion, as it valued confessions over justice.
By Henry Charles Lea