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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.

Edict promulgating a papal condemnation of Freemasonry. Contains signature and wax seal.

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.

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.

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.

This series consists of manuals, guidebooks, and procedural notices that were circulated through the inquisition with the purpose of improving their practices.

Edict publicizing clement XI's ban on a London Protestant edition of the Bible printed in "idioma americana" (an indigenous Mexican language).

This series consists of trial transcripts and related documents that detail trial procedures, sentences, and the general judicial work of various inquisition tribunals.

This series consists of prisoner lists, printed sermon texts, and “relaciones,” descriptive pamphlets that describe various autos de fe celebrated by various inquisition tribunals.

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.

Clement XIII's condemnation of Diderot and Alembert's "Encyclopedie," endorsed by Miguel Quintano Bonifaz.

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.

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.

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.

Spanish promulgation of Pope Clement XI's constitution "Vineam Domini Sabaoth," denouncing a series of Jansenist assertions and banning texts in which these appear.

Edict publicizing Clement XI's ban on two French translations from the French Testament. Space for date left blank.

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.

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.

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.

Edict republishing 1745 and 1746 papal bulls against heresy, with notice of another issued 1749. Contains signatures and marginal note.

Edict republishing and endorsing Clement XIII's ban on a work entitled "De l'Espirit."

Clement XIII's condemnation of Diderot and Alembert's "Encyclopedie," endorsed by Miguel Quintano Bonifaz.

Decree publicizing Innocent XI's condemnation of 65 propositions. Space for date left blank.

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.

Decree reproducing and publicizing two of Innocent XI's bans on various books and writings. Space for date left blank.

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.

This series consists of documents relating to the staff and volunteers of the inquisition, including certificates of “familiars” and books of privileges.

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.

This series consists of contemporary histories of the inquisition, as well as manuscripts arguing in favor of the inquisition.