Book Title: The history of persecution : in four parts. Viz. I. Amongst the heathens. II. Under the Christian emperors. III. Under the papacy and Inquisition. IV. Amongst Protestants / By Samuel Chandler ; with a pref. containing remarks on Dr. Rogers's Vindication of the civil establishment of religion.

Author: Chandler, Samuel, 1693-1766

Image Title: The Standards of the Inquisitions in Spain and Goa

Scripture Reference:

• Psalms 74 (further images / scripture text)

Description: To the left is the Standard of the Inquisition in Spain, which features a cross, an olive branch (representing clemency), and a sword (representing justice). Surrounding the image is the Latin verse EXURGE DOMINE ET JUDICA CAUSAM TUAM (Arise, O God, and defend your cause) from Psalm 74. To the right is the Standard of the Inquisition in Goa, which features a priest holding an olive branch and a sword above a dog setting fire to a globus cruciger. At the top is the Latin phrase MISERICORDIA ET JUSTITIA (on mercy and justice).

Click here for additional images available from this book.

Request a high-resolution file (fees apply)

Rights Statement: The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library, Emory University.
Rights Status: No Copyright - United States
Pitts Theology Library provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in the Digital Image Archive.