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Heresy and Inquisition

Any theological belief that did not conform to offical doctrine was considered heresy, and the Catholic Church viewed heretics as enemies of society. To combat the danger of heresy the Church created Inquisition, a judicial tool used to investigate heretics and bring them back to the fold. There are many misconceptions about Inquisition. Get the facts in the sources provided in these directories.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Inquisition
Extensive article by Joseph Blötzer provides a general definition and history of the Inquisition and attempts to explain its evolution and methodology within Church and secular law.
Heretics, Heresies and the Church
A general introduction to the trends of religious thought by Professor Gerhard Rempel, Western New England College.
Inquisition: Introduction
Extremely helpful overview by David Burr defines the medieval view of the Inquisition and covers its establishment, aims, methods, and more at Paul Halsall's Medieval Sourcebook.

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