A rigorous and authoritative continuation of Henry Charles Lea’s monumental study, A History of the Inquisition of Spain — Volume II explores the institutional power, legal authority, and operational structure of one of history’s most influential religious tribunals. This volume examines how the Spanish Inquisition extended its jurisdiction over heresy, clergy, and society, while building a complex administrative system supported by confiscations, penalties, and financial control. It reveals the mechanisms by which the Inquisition shaped law, belief, and governance across Spain. Drawing from extensive archival sources, Lea presents a detailed analysis of: The legal definition and prosecution of heresy Conflicts between the Inquisition, bishops, and religious orders The internal organization of tribunals and the Suprema Financial systems including confiscation, fines, and benefices Judicial procedures, imprisonment, and confessional practices This edition is carefully formatted for modern readers and enriched for digital libraries, making it ideal for historians, researchers, and readers interested in church history, legal systems, and early modern Europe.
