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Overview of the history of the Inqisition with special consideration of the witch trials in northern Moravia
Bělohlávek, Jakub ; Veverková, Kamila (advisor) ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (referee)
The Inquisition functioned as an institution of the Church which searched for and punished ideas which didn't correspond with the generally accepted rules, mostly raised by the Catholic Church. The Inquisition's target was very often a numerous group of heretics who shared the same fundamental faith of the main stream of the Church but they disagreed in the essential questions. The range of enemies spread out with the raising power of the Church. Next to the heretics, the Church also fought against the uncomfortable opponents, very often of a secular origin. In the course of history the Inquisition functioned in several forms however it could not keep up with the progress in thought in society. That caused its downfall. The Inquisition exists up until now in a reorganized form however its role is strictly formal. Besides the heretics the Church inveighed against the practitioners and followers of witchcraft and magic. At the beginning the Church did not pay as much attention to this phenomenon as to the heretics nevertheless its point of view had changed radically during the Middle Ages. Mass witch-hunts came over from the northern Germany and Silesia to the Czech Lands. The northern Moravia was affected the most. Specifically the city of Šumperk and its surroundings. A hundred of people lost their...
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Inquisition and Medieval Thinking
Bělohlávek, Jakub ; Veverková, Kamila (advisor) ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (referee)
1 Summary The medieval period characterized by tough struggle between the secular and ecclesiastical powers. Both may be trying to get as many resources to control the medieval community. Although they were constantly in dispute, they also collaborate together. We see that, for example, in connection with the Inquisition. In order to be executed ecclesiastical judgment must be convicted passed secular power. Only that could have done the maximum penalty, execution. In the High Middle Ages, there was a decline of the Church. That's why there was a new wave of heresy. It was more organized than in the past. The new movement, especially the Cathars, got the high-quality background facilities in the south of France, Languedoc. Here they had the support of the local nobility and burgess. It was a beneficial cooperation on both sides. Church did not like this cooperation. And soon this place of resistance was attacked the Church and the government of the country. The rebellion was suppressed. The Inquisition worked in this area after that. Must add that was very successful work. Soon Inquisition completely wiped out local heretic. Single human had in the Middle Ages difficult position. He had unconditionally belong to the Church and had to live according to its dogma. This meant that he had to renounce pleasures...
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Overview of the history of the Inqisition with special consideration of the witch trials in northern Moravia
Bělohlávek, Jakub ; Veverková, Kamila (advisor) ; Lášek, Jan Blahoslav (referee)
The Inquisition functioned as an institution of the Church which searched for and punished ideas which didn't correspond with the generally accepted rules, mostly raised by the Catholic Church. The Inquisition's target was very often a numerous group of heretics who shared the same fundamental faith of the main stream of the Church but they disagreed in the essential questions. The range of enemies spread out with the raising power of the Church. Next to the heretics, the Church also fought against the uncomfortable opponents, very often of a secular origin. In the course of history the Inquisition functioned in several forms however it could not keep up with the progress in thought in society. That caused its downfall. The Inquisition exists up until now in a reorganized form however its role is strictly formal. Besides the heretics the Church inveighed against the practitioners and followers of witchcraft and magic. At the beginning the Church did not pay as much attention to this phenomenon as to the heretics nevertheless its point of view had changed radically during the Middle Ages. Mass witch-hunts came over from the northern Germany and Silesia to the Czech Lands. The northern Moravia was affected the most. Specifically the city of Šumperk and its surroundings. A hundred of people lost their...
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