CHAPTER VII.--BOHEMIA.

Independence of Bohemian Church.--Waldensianism 427

Inquisition Introduced in 1257.--Revived by John XXII. 428

Growth of Waldensianism.--John of Pirna 430

Conditions Favoring the Growth of Heresy.--Episcopal Inquisition 433

The Precursors of Huss 436

Wickliff and Wickliffitism 438

John Huss Becomes the Leader of Reform 444

Progress of the Revolution.--Rupture with Rome 445

Convocation of the Council of Constance 453

Motives Impelling Huss's Presence 455

His Reception and Treatment 457

His Arrest.--Question of the Safe-conduct 460

Communion in both Elements 471

The Trial of Huss.--Illustration of the Inquisitorial Process 473

Exceptional Audiences Allowed to Huss 484

Extraordinary Efforts to Procure Recantation 486

The Inevitable Condemnation and Burning 490

Indignation in Bohemia 494

Jerome of Prague.--His Trial and Execution 495