The sufferings of John Coustos for free-masonry, and for his refusing to turn Roman catholic, in the inquisition at Lisbon; where he was sentenc'd, during four years to the galley; and afterwards releas'd from thence by the gracious Interposition of his present Majesty King George II. To which is annex'd, The origin of the inquisition, with its Establishment in various Countries. A distinct Account of that Tribunal, with many Examples of its Injustice and Cruelty; and the Practice of the Primitive Church, in bringing over Hereticks, compared with that of the Inquisition. Extracted from a great variety of the most approved authors. Enrich'd with Sculptuals, design'd by Mr. Boitard

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Coustos, John
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London printed by W. Strahan, for the author 1746, 1746
Subjects:	Catholic Church / Doctrinal And Controversial Works / Protestant Authors Freemasonry / Religious Aspects / Catholic Church Inquisition / Portugal / Early Works To 1800
Online Access:	http://nl.sub.uni-goettingen.de/id/0345801200?orig...
Collection:	Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa