La fe triunfante en quatro autos Celebrados en Mallorca por el Santo Oficio de la Inquisición en que han salido ochenta y ocho reos, y de treinta y siete relajados sólo hubo tres pertinaces.   By: R. P. Francisco Garau

"La fe triunfante en quatro autos" by R. P. Francisco Garau offers a fascinating insight into the Spanish Inquisition in Mallorca during the 17th century. The author provides a detailed account of the trials and punishments meted out to individuals accused of heresy, with a particular focus on the number of individuals who were deemed pertinaces, or unrepentant, and subsequently sentenced to death.

Garau's narrative is both informative and chilling, shedding light on the religious fervor and intolerance that characterized this dark period in history. The meticulous documentation of the trials, including the identities of the accused and the crimes they were charged with, offers a sobering reminder of the power wielded by the Inquisition and the devastating consequences for those who fell afoul of its strictures.

While the subject matter of this book may be difficult to grapple with, Garau's thorough research and clear writing style make it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Spanish Inquisition. "La fe triunfante en quatro autos" serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of religious extremism and the importance of safeguarding individual freedoms in the face of intolerance.

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Hasta entre las glorias de los triunfos, dieron lugar los Romanos Césares a las censuras, y apodos, de los que habían concurrido, a la felicidad de sus victorias: Festa coronatus ludet convicia miles. Materiam dictis non pudet esse ducem. [A] Dióle también este tan repetido triunfo de nuestra Santa Fe Católica, a las blasfemas censuras, que, o se vieron pronunciadas por la terquedad de los protervos judaizantes, o se oyeron relatadas en las sentencias de los pertinaces y reducidos... Continue reading book >>