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de Arce Reynoso, Diego; Pope Innocent X, Public edict regarding banned works, 1653 August 14
Edict reproducing and publicizing Innocent X's bull "Cum occasione" against certain writings of Cornelius Jansen (originally banned by pope Urban VIII in 1641). Contains signatures and wax seal.
De Orbe y Larreatigui, Andres; Pope Clement XII, Public edict, 1738 October 11
Edict promulgating a papal condemnation of Freemasonry. Contains signature and wax seal.
De Sotomayor, Antonio, Decree, 1716 October 29
Copy of a 1633 decree ordering annual readings of papal bulls relating to the inquisition (such as "Si de protegendis") in all monasteries. Contains signature dated 1716, and a wax seal.
Guidice, Francesco; Pope Clement XI, Public edict regarding banned works, circa 1715
Edict republishing Pope Clement XI's 1713 ban on certain French books, with a list of one hundred and one potentially heretical propositions found therein (given in Latin translation). Space for date left blank.
Guidice, Francesco; Pope Clement XI, Public edict regarding banned works (1 of 2), 1715 June 7
Edict republishing Pope Clement XI's 1713 ban on certain French books, with a list of one hundred and one potentially heretical propositions found therein (given in Latin translation). Contains signatures.
I. Inquisitorial Manuals
This series consists of manuals, guidebooks, and procedural notices that were circulated through the inquisition with the purpose of improving their practices.
Ibañez de la Riva Herrera, Antonio; Pope Clement XI, Public edict regarding banned works, 1709 October 19
Edict publicizing clement XI's ban on a London Protestant edition of the Bible printed in "idioma americana" (an indigenous Mexican language).
II. Trials and Sentencing
This series consists of trial transcripts and related documents that detail trial procedures, sentences, and the general judicial work of various inquisition tribunals.
III. Autos de fe
This series consists of prisoner lists, printed sermon texts, and “relaciones,” descriptive pamphlets that describe various autos de fe celebrated by various inquisition tribunals.
Inquisicion de Sevilla, Public edicts, 1776
Collection of four separate but related documents with texts for promulgation of an Edict of faith (Cádiz 1776) and pronouncement of anathema (both printed), and different types of abjuration and absolution formulas in cases of heresy (manuscript). Contains signatures and wax seals.
Inquisicion de Valencia, Public edict regarding banned works, 1759 October 21
Clement XIII's condemnation of Diderot and Alembert's "Encyclopedie," endorsed by Miguel Quintano Bonifaz.
Isidro de Orozco, Manuel, Edict regarding banned works, 1744
Edict condemning eight "Molinist" propositions, and requiring the expurgation of five related propositions (given in Latin). A number of books are ordered banned or expurgated in consequence. Space for date left blank.
IV. Censorship
This series consists of public edicts that warn the public against forbidden materials and enforce bans on prohibited works; indices of banned and expurgated works; and royal decrees and papal bulls denouncing banned materials.
"Libro quarto de cartas de los Agentes del Santo Oficio en Roma, al Consejo de Inquisición, desde el año de mil y quinientos y noventa y seies, hasta el de mil y seiscientos y diez", 1596-1610
Collection of approximately 60 letters from inquisitorial agents to the Suprema at Madrid, reporting on political and religious developments in Rome. Most are signed by Juan de Hoces, but Francisco Peña's and other signatures also appear.
Marin, Vidal; Pope Clement XI, Public edict, 1705 September 20
Spanish promulgation of Pope Clement XI's constitution "Vineam Domini Sabaoth," denouncing a series of Jansenist assertions and banning texts in which these appear.
Marin, Vidal; Pope Clement XI, Public edict regarding banned works, 1708
Edict publicizing Clement XI's ban on two French translations from the French Testament. Space for date left blank.
"Modo de absolver â los Sectarios ad Cautelam", circa 1700s
Mongitore, Antonio. "L'Atto pubblico de fede solennemente celebrato nella cittá Di Palermo, à 6 April 1724", 1724 April 6
Includes prefatory material, sermon, table of contents, and three large fold-out copper plates by Francesco Ciché, depicting public Autos de Fe. Lacks Certificate-folio and folios 41-42, as well as one copper-plate.
Prosecution of Juan Rodríguez Bejarano for bigamy, 1771 February 21
Lengthy essay calling for an inquisitorial trial of disabled soldier Juan Rodríguez Bejarano, for bigamy. Several documents compiled in a single hand as a defense of inquisitorial jurisdiction in such matters. Includes Latin and Italian citations of earlier cases, laws, and scriptures.
Quintano Bonifaz, Manuel; Pope Benedict XIV; Pope Clement XIII, Public edict, 1759 May 5
Republication and endorsement of two papal bulls banning Isaac Joseph Berruyer (SJ)'s "Histoire du Peuple de Dieu" in a variety of languages and editions.
Quintano Bonifaz, Manuel; Pope Benedict XIV, Public edict, 1757 May 20
Edict republishing 1745 and 1746 papal bulls against heresy, with notice of another issued 1749. Contains signatures and marginal note.
Quintano Bonifaz, Manuel; Pope Clement XIII, "Damnatio, et Prhobitio Operis, Cui Titulus: De l'Espirit…", 1759 May 25
Edict republishing and endorsing Clement XIII's ban on a work entitled "De l'Espirit."
Quintano Bonifaz, Manuel; Pope Clement XIII, "Damnatio et Prohibitio", 1759 October 27
Clement XIII's condemnation of Diderot and Alembert's "Encyclopedie," endorsed by Miguel Quintano Bonifaz.
Sarmiento de Valladares, Diego; Pope Innocent XI, Decree, 1679 July 10
Decree publicizing Innocent XI's condemnation of 65 propositions. Space for date left blank.
Sarmiento de Valladares, Diego; Pope Innocent XI, Decree of banned works, 1682 November 12
Decree reproducing and publicizing Innocent XI's ban on the ancient lead sheets, Arabic and other texts allegedly found at Monte Santo (Sacromonte) and Torre Turpiana in Granada. Contains signatures and notarial marks.
Sarmiento de Valladares, Diego; Pope Innocent XI, Decree of banned works, 1685
Decree reproducing and publicizing two of Innocent XI's bans on various books and writings. Space for date left blank.
Sarmiento de Valladares, Diego; Pope Innocent XI, Decree of banned works, 1688 January 22
Decree reproducing and publicizing a Spanish version of Innocent XI's 1687 ban on Ludovico Ellies Dupin's "De antiqua Ecclesiae disciplina Dissertationes Historiae" (Paris 1686). Manuscript summary on verso.
V. Familiars and Officials
This series consists of documents relating to the staff and volunteers of the inquisition, including certificates of “familiars” and books of privileges.
VI. Policies and Proceedings
This series consists of inquisitorial records of the everyday management of the inquisition, including correspondence; bills; instructions to officers of the inquisition; public edicts denouncing various heresies; and guidelines on conduct.
VII. Polemics and Histories
This series consists of contemporary histories of the inquisition, as well as manuscripts arguing in favor of the inquisition.