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Few times
from history conjure up such horrific images of torture, persecution
and the corruption of power as The Inquisition. But centuries of distortions
have obscured the truth about this notorious chapter in the history
of the Catholic Church.
Recently, the Vatican opened its libraries to select scholars in an
attempt to uncover the truth. As a result, compelling new evidence has
come to light, leading directly to Pope John Paul II’s extraordinary
admission that the Church erred when it condemned Galileo in 1633. The
Inquisition details these extraordinary findings and tells the most
incredible stories from this infamous era. Learn the story of "The
Black Legend," the Grand Inquisitor Tomas Torquemad, who personally
sent an estimated 15,000 people to their death. See how and why King
Phillip IV of France manipulated the inquisition to eradicate the Knights
Templar. And explore the impact the Inquisition had on the rise of Protestantism
in Europe.
Authoritative, fascinating and sometimes shocking, The Inquisition reveals
the myths and misconceptions that surround one of the darkest periods
in the history of man and religion.
**THIS PROGRAM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED TO LOCATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
AND CANADA.**
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