The Spanish Inquisition: Origins, Methods, and Myths

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In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the Spanish Inquisition, a tribunal that has become synonymous with religious persecution and terror. They explore its origins under Ferdinand and Isabella in 1478, its initial focus on conversos (Jewish converts), and the controversial figure of Tomás de Torquemada, the first Inquisitor General. The conversation examines the Inquisition's procedures: the Edict of Grace, secret denunciations, trials, and the infamous auto-da-fé. However, they challenge popular myths, revealing that the Inquisition was not as arbitrary or bloody as the Black Legend suggests—burnings at the stake were relatively rare, and the tribunal often protected the accused through strict legal protocols. They also discuss the Inquisition's later targets, including Protestants, Moriscos, and even the censorship of books, and how it evolved into a tool of state control. The episode concludes by considering the Inquisition's lasting impact on Spanish culture and its role in shaping the country's identity. Specific topics include the roles of inquisitors, the use of torture (regulated and rare), the prosecution of the Alumbrados, and the famous case of Antonio Enríquez Gómez. #SpanishInquisition #Torquemada #AutoDeFe #Converso #Morisco #FerdinandAndIsabella #CatholicMonarchs #BlackLegend #Inquisition #Spain #History #FexingoHistory #TomásDeTorquemada #Alumbrados #EdictOfGrace #Seville #1478 #BookCensorship Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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