Palace of the Inquisition
Palace of the Inquisition
The Palace of the Inquisition (pronunciation: /ˈpaləs ɒv ðə ɪnˌkwɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n/) is a historical building that served as the headquarters for the Inquisition in various countries during the Middle Ages and beyond.
Etymology
The term "Palace of the Inquisition" is derived from the Latin words 'palatium' meaning 'palace', and 'inquisitio' meaning 'inquiry' or 'investigation'. The term was used to denote the main building or headquarters of the Inquisition, a powerful office set up within the Catholic Church to root out and punish heresy throughout Europe and the Americas.
Related Terms
- Inquisition: A group of institutions within the judicial system of the Roman Catholic Church whose aim was to combat heresy.
- Middle Ages: The period of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West (5th century) to the fall of Constantinople (1453), or more narrowly from c. 1100 to 1453.
- Heresy: Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.
- Catholic Church: The largest Christian church, with approximately 1.3 billion baptised Catholics worldwide as of 2018.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Palace of the Inquisition
- Wikipedia's article - Palace of the Inquisition
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