Conclusion

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction 1
4. Chapter 1. The Roman Inquisition’s Operations 9
5. Chapter 2. The Sacred Congregation: Inquisitors Before 1623 38
6. Chapter 3. The Sacred Congregation Under Urban VIII 76
7. Chapter 4. The Professional Staff 110
8. Chapter 5. Inquisition Procedure: The Holy Office’s Use of Inquisitio 155
9. Conclusion 206
10. Appendix 217
11. Notes 231
12. Selected Bibliography 359
13. Index 367
14. Acknowledgments 383