The Spanish Inquisition was a court; it was first empowered in the 13th century by the Roman Catholic Church to force everyone in its vast area of influence to adopt its beliefs & doctrines. The authorities in Spain believed that the greatest good for man was the strengthening of Christianity by the destruction of Jews, heretics & infidels. Jews had to become Christians or leave the country. Many became converses (converts) to avoid punishment. Those who chose not to leave Spain were subjected to the horrors of the Inquisition. This classic Jackdaw explores the attitudes & conditions of the Spanish Inquisition & other inquisitions in Europe during the Middle Ages. Six Broadsheet Essays * What was the Inquisition? * The Spanish Inquisition * How the Spanish Inquisition Worked * Who Were the Victims? * Auto de fe * The Spanish Inquisition & Witchcraft Eight Historical Documents * A procession to an auto de fe. Engraving. * A description of an auto de fe at Toledo in 1692 with a list of the condemned, includes translation. * The festive auto de fe at Madrid in 1680. Engraving. * Designs for the ritual robes of the condemned. Engravings. * Engravings from Francisco Goya's Caprichos. * An Edict of Faith issued in Valencia in 1512, includes translation. * A bond, written by a nun, making a pact with the Devil. * The Loyal Martyrs, an English ballad sheet.