The medieval Inquisition is regarded as one of the most brutal and inhumane aspects of the church, which is otherwise committed to humanity, in current public discourse. But is the institution of the Inquisition truly a deviation from the Gospel, representing the epitome of Christian and ecclesiastical uncredibility? Or was the Inquisition rather a step forward in the field of criminal law and should it be understood as a tool in the service of humanization? This provocative question is addressed by the author Christina Buschbell in her study. The term Inquisition is far too thoughtlessly equated with that of witch hunts and the associated burning of hundreds of thousands of alleged witches, cruel tortures, and an oversized papal power, according to the author's thesis. Supported by numerous sources, she demonstrates.