Beyond the Inquisition

Discover a captivating exploration of sixteenth-century Italian religious history in Beyond the Inquisition by Giorgio Caravale. Published by the University of Notre Dame Press in 2017, this hardback edition spans 277 pages and offers a fresh perspective on the profound religious crisis that swept across Europe during this transformative era.

Through an insightful intellectual biography of Ambrogio Catarino Politi (1484-1553), Caravale reexamines the challenges posed by the spread of Protestant doctrines in Renaissance Italy and the Catholic Church's response to this movement. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of religious dissent and the historical context of the Inquisition.

Join the journey into the heart of Italy's religious upheaval and gain a deeper understanding of the interplay between faith and ideology during a pivotal moment in history.