A History of the Inquisition of the Middle Ages; volume I
CHAPTER XIV.--THE STAKE.
Theoretical Irresponsibility of the Inquisition 534
The Church Coerces the Secular Power to Burn Heretics 536
Only Impenitent Heretics Burned 541
Relapse.--Hesitation as to its Penalty.--Burning Decided upon 543
Difficulty of Defining Relapse 547
Refusal to Submit to Penance 548
Probable Frequency of Burning 549
Details of Execution 551
Burning of Books 554
Influence of Inquisitorial Methods on the Church 557
Influence on Secular Jurisprudence 559
APPENDIX 563
THE INQUISITION