--- product_id: 60721390 title: "Characters of the Inquisition" brand: "william thomas walsh" price: "£24.37" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60721390-characters-of-the-inquisition store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Characters of the Inquisition **Brand:** william thomas walsh **Price:** £24.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Characters of the Inquisition by william thomas walsh - **How much does it cost?** £24.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60721390-characters-of-the-inquisition) ## Best For - william thomas walsh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted william thomas walsh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Characters of the Inquisition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41p7-OW55IL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars A Catholic Defense of the Inquisition *by C***6 on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 26, 2013* This book was very informative in clearing up misconceptions about the Spanish Inquisition. Walsh goes in great detail as to who where subject to questioning, and the lengthy, balanced approach taken by the inquisitors themselves. The author does well to make distinctions between those who wanted to clear the faith of subversive, baptized pseudo-Catholic Jews, who had converted merely to advance in social status, but continued to willfully Judiaize, and honest Jews who kept the Old Covenant, who were not subjected to inquiry. Unfortunately, there were instances of outright racial hate crimes, sometimes instigated by bigots out for blood, but this was never, ever a Catholic mandate or professed teaching.This book is broken in to roughly 6 sections, beginning with Moses and the harsh Old Testament precursor to the Inguisition, as the prophet tried to maintain order and piety amid the wandering Israelites. He then moves into the Medieval and Early Modern eras concentrating on various Inquisitors; Walsh gives lots of social and political context to help the reader understand the motives and aims of the Office. One of the letdowns of the book is the chapter on Tomas Torquemada, probably the most famous of the Inquisitors; the author spends the majority of the chapter describing the scene in which he lived, and very little about his actual life or work.The biggest drawback about this book is the last chapter. It deals with Llorente, the last Inquisitor General, who betrayed his Church and was swept up with the 18th century liberalisms of the Enlightenment. He spent the final portion of his life writing such scathing material against the Church that France, his exile, actually asked him to leave the country! From this point on Walsh goes into a long 30 page diatribe against 20th century liberalism, socialism, capitalism and communism. Most of his sentiments I generally agree with, but in reference to the rest of the book, they have absolutely no relevance. He doesn't even wrap up his theme to tie it in with the rest of the book. He writes no conclusion to restate his main points or review the general history, but ends with a rant that has no bearing to 90% of the rest of the book. I was generally enjoying the book up until that point, then it left a bad taste in my mouth. Also, the work suffers from a deficiency of footnotes.On the whole, it worth a read to gain necessary insights into what actually happened during the Inquisition, but watch out for the last chapter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A REAL HISTORICAL ACCOUNT *by F***D on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 13, 2019* This book is a really interesting print job. The last chapter does a great job in confirming, the role of the Jews in our Christian Societies, which they are using the Freemasons to bring upon Communism in the form as was operated by the Bolshevik Jews. It confirms the other facts I have found. Jews and their Agents bringing up the One World Government to rule us. The author's perspective on Capitalism is awesome. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars This book is awesome! *by M***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 13, 2008* This book is awesome. The hardcover edition has been long out of print until now. Take advantage of this great book at a great price. 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