Medieval Heresy and the Inquisition

Contents: Origins of Medieval Heresy Waldenses and Cathari 'The Everlasting Gospel' Averrhoïst Influences Reform Movements of the Fourteenth Century and the Council of Constance The Magic Arts Attitude of the Church towards Heresy prior to the Institution of the Inquisition The Beginnings of the Inquisition The Spread of the Inquisition through Europe The Composition and Procedure of the Tribunal Inquisitorial Penalties Conclusion Note on Authorities Footnotes