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Dive into the first volume of Leas groundbreaking exploration of the Inquisition of Spain. This comprehensive work not only traces the origins and establishment of the Inquisition but also examines its intricate relationship with the state. Additionally, youll find valuable appendices detailing the various Tribunals, Inquisitors-General, and the fascinating history of Spanish coinage. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

How does the entertainment industry portray Christianity? Through watching and evaluating movies and television series, Allison Steinkamp will ask the questions that we all want answers to. Is the Exorcist realistic? Why do Christian children love VeggieTales? Why are Christian women in television shows, such as Angela Martin in the Office or Mary Cooper in the Big Bang Theory, portrayed as overly strict and judgmental? How has Christian entertainment changed in the past decade? Tune in every week to learn more about this pop culture phenomena!

The Cheese and the Worms is an incisive study of popular culture in the 16th century as seen through the eyes of one man, the miller known as Menocchio, who was accused of heresy during the Inquisition and sentenced to death. Carlo Ginzburg uses the trial records to illustrate the religious and social conflicts of the society in which Menocchio lived.