Severe Inquisition Against the Believers

The inquisition of which we gave an account in the first book, for the year 1492, continued against the orthodox believers, as is firmly believed, even until this time; so that many who were subjected to it, and remained steadfast, had to let themselves be put to death. In the sight of God they came to an honorable end, but in the eyes of the world to a shameful and no less miserable one; yet hereafter they will, with Christ their Savior (who went before them in this), be clothed with everlasting honor and joy, indeed, be crowned as victorious kings in the heavenly Zion, according to His promise

"Be faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life." Revelation 2, verse 10.

Concerning the beginning of this inquisition, see the first book, for the year 1492; and as to how it continued until this time and long after, compare Hist. Georg., book 6. Pieter Bor, book 3. Orsprong der Nederlandtsche Beroeyten, folios 9 to 12. Tooneel Nicol., folio 87. Guil. Merulae, Tractate 9, 47. Eman. van Met. (old edition), folio 40. Retuald. Gonsalv, in de H. Spanish Inquisition throughout. Hist. Wenc., folio 187. Chron. Phil. Mel., book 5. Hist. Alons. de Ulb., book 2, with Chron. van Ondergang, page 899, columns 1 and 2, page 900, columns 1 and 2.