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Discovering Truth in History and the Link Between Religious Persuasions and Political Power
This chapter explores the idea of finding certainty of truth in historical texts, and how Paolo Beni's reflection on certain and probable arguments shaped the distinction between theologians and historians. It also examines the connection between religious beliefs and political power in the Reformation era, emphasizing state involvement in religious life and the consequences of collaboration between state and religious institutions during the Spanish Inquisition.