Church and „state” in the medieval trails of the Inquisition Cover Image

Kościół i „państwo” w średniowiecznym procesie inkwizycyjnym
Church and „state” in the medieval trails of the Inquisition

Author(s): Grzegorz Ryś
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Fundacja Świętego Mikołaja
Keywords: Inquisition; Middle Ages; state; church; trial; Templars

Summary/Abstract: Father Grzegorz Ryś explains in his article how the Inquisition worked in the Middle Ages and how the secular and church authorities cooperated during its trials. He proves many faults in their activity. He judges the Inquisition’s trials, including the one of the Templars. According to Father Ryś, an inquisitor ruled using the power of the local bishops, princes and kings.

  • Issue Year: 2003
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 148-153
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish
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