Inquisition trial on demonic possession

Date

1634-1661

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An account of an inquisition trial held in the vicinity of Rome against a woman accused of being possessed by the devil, after she killed someone with a musket while cursing and behaving in an obscene manner. The defendant was condemned to death by the Holy Inquisition.

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Date: 1634-1661
Genre/Physical Characteristic: Manuscript (handwritten)
Language: Italian; Latin
Related Location: Rome (Italy)

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Identifier: INQ-586
Campus Location: Rare Books & Special Collections, Hesburgh Libraries
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