Religious Authority in the Spanish Renaissance

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The book explores the complexity of religious authority during the Spanish Renaissance, challenging the conventional dichotomy of the period. By examining Inquisition trials, biblical translations, and various theological treatises, Homza reveals the dynamic intellectual landscape among Spain's ecclesiastics. The work highlights their varying preferences for humanism or scholasticism, emphasizing the flexibility and inconsistency in their approaches, which contrasts with the traditionally held view of rigid ideological battles.