From School Library Journal
Grade 6-8-The history of religious zealotry unfolds in this thoroughly researched account of the Spanish Inquisition. Interspersed throughout the text are excerpts of original documents that describe the regulations to which the populace was forced to adhere. Worth brings attention to the somewhat cyclical nature of religious persecution as he describes the prejudicial treatment of Jesus himself and the early Christians. As Christianity became more pervasive and powerful, its proponents, in the name of God and the need for purity of faith, in turn, persecuted others. Though it covers similar material, this book is not as well written as Susan McCarthy Melchiore's The Spanish Inquisition (Chelsea, 2001). However, Worth's title includes a list of Internet sites, and the many endnotes offer more ideas for further examination of the subject. Black-and-white reproductions are scattered throughout. Where there is a need for more material on this subject, this new volume will be useful, especially for reports.
Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Renee Steinberg, Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
