Vieira, a inquisição e o capitalAbstract
IN THE FIRST PART OF THIS ARTICLE, the author analyzes the interrogation of the Jesuit Antônio Vieira (1608-1697) during his trial by the Holly Office. In the second part, the author describes the theological Vieira's thought and argues against the interpretations that they represent forerunners of ideas later to be developed by the Illuminism and by the bourgeoisie.