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Index et catalogus librorum prohibitorum (Index
Index et catalogus librorum prohibitorum (Index and catalog of Prohibited Books). List of publications prohibited by the Catholic Church to protect the faith and morals of the faithful by preventing the reading of immoral books, created by the Sacred Congregation of the Inquisition. Cover of the edition by the Archbishop of Toledo and General Inquisitor of Spain, Don Gaspar de Quiroga. Printed in Madrid in 1583. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)
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This print showcases the cover of the Index et Catalogus Librorum Prohibitorum, or the Index and Catalogue of Prohibited Books, published in Madrid, Spain, in 1583. Commissioned by the Archbishop of Toledo and General Inquisitor of Spain, Don Gaspar de Quiroga, this edition was an essential tool used by the Catholic Church to safeguard the faith and morals of its followers. The Index, created by the Sacred Congregation of the Inquisition, was a list of publications deemed immoral or heretical, which were to be banned from circulation among the faithful. The engraving, produced in Catalonia, Barcelona, and housed in the Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia), is a testament to the political and religious climate of the time. The Index, first published in 1541 and revised several times, was a reflection of the Church's efforts to maintain control over the dissemination of knowledge and ideas. The Index played a significant role in shaping the cultural and intellectual landscape of Europe for centuries, with the first edition published in 1541 and the last one in 1948. The cover of this edition, adorned with intricate engravings, bears witness to the importance of the Index as a symbol of the Church's authority and its role in regulating the flow of information. The Index and its associated policies were a powerful tool in the hands of the Church and its political allies, used to shape public discourse and influence the thoughts and beliefs of the population. This print offers a glimpse into the complex interplay of religion, politics, and power during the late 16th century in Europe.
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