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A candid memoir emerges from the shadows of Rome’s most feared tribunal, where a former Dominican scholar recounts his sudden release from the Inquisition’s dungeons in July 1842. He describes the chilling interrogation by an inquisitor, the cunning questions meant to trap him once more, and his steadfast refusal to turn his tale into a mere revenge story. Instead, he vows to speak of the freedom he has reclaimed, framing his experience as a testament to conscience and divine judgment.
The narrative blends personal testimony with a broader critique of clerical power, inviting listeners to contemplate the fragile balance between faith, authority, and human liberty. Through measured prose and reflective prayer, the author offers a window into a turbulent chapter of church history, urging modern ears to hear the quiet courage of those who dared to seek truth beyond the confines of oppression.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (839K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-09-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

b. 1803
A turbulent 19th-century ex-priest, he moved from the Dominican order into fierce public battles over religion and power. His name is now most often remembered through the famous libel case brought against John Henry Newman.
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