"Dealings with the Inquisition; Or, Papal Rome, Her Priests, and Her Jesuits" by Giacinto Achilli is a historical narrative about religious oppression. Set in the mid-1800s, the book recounts the author's six-month imprisonment by the Roman Inquisition in 1842. Achilli shares his experiences not to focus on personal suffering, but to expose the Inquisition’s cruel methods and its ongoing threat to freedom. He argues that the Inquisition continues to use fear and intimidation against those challenging church doctrines, highlighting the struggle for truth and liberty against the tyranny of Papal Rome. This account is a passionate call to action, revealing the injustices within the Church and setting the stage for detailed revelations throughout the book.
Dealings with the Inquisition; Or, Papal Rome, Her Priests, and Her Jesuits
By Giacinto Achilli
Imprisoned for six months, he risks everything to expose the terrifying secrets of an ancient religious force still wielding power through fear.
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About the AuthorGiovanni Giacinto Achilli was an Italian Roman Catholic Dominican friar and anti-Jesuit who was discharged from priesthood and imprisoned by the Roman Inquisition after being accused of child sexual abuse or for doctrinal heresy. However, Achilli escaped and subsequently became a fervent evangelist for the Protestant Anglican Communion. He is particularly notable for his activities in England and for launching a successful criminal prosecution against John Henry Newman, who made accusations about Achilli's past, for libel.
Giovanni Giacinto Achilli was an Italian Roman Catholic Dominican friar and anti-Jesuit who was discharged from priesthood and imprisoned by the Roman Inquisition after being accused of child sexual abuse or for doctrinal heresy. However, Achilli escaped and subsequently became a fervent evangelist for the Protestant Anglican Communion. He is particularly notable for his activities in England and for launching a successful criminal prosecution against John Henry Newman, who made accusations about Achilli's past, for libel.
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