This essay intends to illustrate the principal landmarks in the career of Paul IV, from his youthful participation in the reformation of priestly ordinations to the institution of the Inquisition and on to the Pontificate late in life. The goal of the essay is to show how ideological his ecclesiastical approach was, his ideas based on authoritarianism and theocracy. The second section of the essay focuses on Paul IV collaboration with religious orders, such as the Theatines and the Dominicans, with whom he built a strong relationship.
Vanni, A. (2018). La carriera di Paolo IV, tra inquisizione e ordini religiosi. TIEMPOS MODERNOS, 37(2018/2), 410-433.
La carriera di Paolo IV, tra inquisizione e ordini religiosi
VANNI ANDREA
2018-01-01
Abstract
This essay intends to illustrate the principal landmarks in the career of Paul IV, from his youthful participation in the reformation of priestly ordinations to the institution of the Inquisition and on to the Pontificate late in life. The goal of the essay is to show how ideological his ecclesiastical approach was, his ideas based on authoritarianism and theocracy. The second section of the essay focuses on Paul IV collaboration with religious orders, such as the Theatines and the Dominicans, with whom he built a strong relationship.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
