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The Portuguese Inquisition in Brazil: Faith, Fear, and Colonial Control
When the Portuguese Inquisition reached Brazil in the 16th century, it wasn't quite the same institution that terrorized Goa or Lisbon. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the Holy Office operated in the colony — a vast, sprawling territory where the Church struggled to enforce orthodoxy. They discuss the first visitations, the role of the episcopal inquisition in Salvador da Bahia, and the surprising targets: not just Jewish converts but also African slaves accused of witchcraft, indigenous people practicing their old rituals, and even French Calvinists. Learn about the…
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