The sufferings of John Coustos, for free-masonry, and for his refusing to turn Roman catholic, in the inquisition at Lisbon; where he was sentenc'd, during four years to the galley; and afterwards releas'd from thence by the gracious Interposition of his present Majesty King George II. To which is annex'd, The origin of the inquisition, with its Establishment in various Countries. A distinct Account of that Tribunal, with many Examples of its Injustice and Cruelty; and the Practice of the Primitive Church, in bringing over Hereticks, compared with that of the Inquisition. Extracted from a great variety of the most approved authors. Enrich'd with Sculptuals, design'd by Mr. Boitard.

Date:

1746