The Spanish Inquisition in Manila: The First Auto-da-Fé

In this episode of The Rise of Colonialism, Lucas and Luna examine the Spanish Inquisition's arrival in the Philippines and the first auto-da-fé held in Manila in 1600. They explore the Tribunal of the Holy Office, its focus on Sangley Chinese immigrants accused of Judaizing, and the central figures like Diego de Oseguera and Gabriel de Rojas. The conversation covers the role of the Parián market, the tensions between colonial authorities and Augustinian and Dominican friars, and how the Inquisition shaped fear and control in the colony. Lucas explains the complex legal and religious dynamics that made the Manila Inquisition distinct from its European counterpart, including the Crown's ambivalence and the resistance of local elites. This episode dives into a specific event that reveals how imperial power and religious orthodoxy intersected in the early modern Philippines. #SpanishInquisition #Manila #AutoDaFé #Philippines #Sangley #Judaizing #Parián #DiegoDeOseguera #GabrielDeRojas #JuanDeSilva #MiguelLópezDeLegazpi #Augustinian #Dominican #SantoOficio #Colonialism #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo