The Spanish Inquisition in Manila: Faith and Fear in the Philippines

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Spanish Inquisition in Manila, focusing on its unique challenges in a colonial setting far from the metropole. They discuss the establishment of the Tribunal of the Holy Office in 1583, its jurisdiction over both Spanish settlers and indigenous Filipinos, and the controversial cases of Judaizing among Portuguese merchants and crypto-Jews in the Parián district. The episode examines the auto-da-fé of 1600, the role of the Augustinian and Dominican friars as informants, and the tension between enforcing Catholic orthodoxy and maintaining order in a multi-ethnic colony. Lucas highlights the case of Diego de Oseguera, a soldier accused of heresy, and the complex relationship between the Inquisition and the encomienda system. The conversation sheds light on how the Inquisition adapted its methods in the Philippines, where local beliefs and practices often blurred the lines between superstition and heresy. Listeners will gain insight into a lesser-known aspect of Spanish colonial rule and its lasting impact on Philippine society. #SpanishInquisition #Manila #Philippines #ColonialHistory #Catholicism #TribunalOfTheHolyOffice #Parián #Judaizing #AutoDaFé #Augustinians #Dominicans #DiegoDeOseguera #Encomienda #CryptoJews #FelipeII #History #FexingoHistory #Colonialism Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo