The book "The Inquisition: A Critical and Historical Study of the Coercive Power of the Church" was written by the author Elfez Wakandar, a French historian and theologian of the 19th century. In his work, he adheres to objectivity and analyzes the history of the Inquisition, focusing on the methods and mechanisms of coercive power of the church. The author examines in detail the history of the Inquisition, its influence on society and religion, and also reveals a critical view of the actions of church institutions and highlights the contradiction between spiritual heritage and the use of force methods to achieve their goals. This book is an important resource for those interested in church history, religion, and sociology.