Unraveling the Spanish Inquisition

This chapter examines the Spanish Inquisition's harsh methods of extracting confessions, critiquing the Catholic Church's historical role in systemic oppression. It explores the tribunal's legal formalities and the concept of confession, emphasizing its function in maintaining moral order and the rights of the accused. The discussion sheds light on misconceptions about the Inquisition, revealing its complexities and surprising progressive elements compared to contemporary judicial practices.