Estudio documental de las primeras instrucciones inquisitoriales dadas por Tomás de Torquemada el 29 de noviembre de 1484 en Sevilla

Abstract

The Spanish Inquisition is a subject that has received much attention and historical study, both inside and outside of Spain. However, these studies tend to focus more on historical, economical, social and legislative aspects, and less on the diplomatics and paleography of the physical document. This article uses historical and documentary analysis to approach the initial Instrucciones given by Tomás de Torquemada uin1484. The original manuscript is still conserved in which approved resolutions were registered during the meetings held by Torquemada along with others lawyers, which would serve as a base for later editions and compilations.