David Sax

Who among us is so certain of our identity? Who hasn't been asked, 'What's your background?' and hesitated, even for a split second, to answer their inquisitor. Howard Jacobson's 'The Finkler Question' forces us to ask that of ourselves, and that's why it's a must read, no matter what your background.

Canadian Journalist

Alfred Whitney Griswold

In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost. The only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas.

American Educator

Frank Howard Clark

There is nothing that can help you understand your beliefs more than trying to explain them to an inquisitor.

American Writer

Use 'inquisitor' to convey someone's strong, probing manner when they question.

Assertive Tone

Often implies a distrust or skepticism towards the person being questioned.

Critical Context

Can suggest someone is too demanding or intrusive with their questions.

Negative Implication

Refers to someone with formal power to enforce compliance in history.

Historical Authority

In history, inquisitors were often seen as figures to be feared.

Feared Position

Historically associated with religious bodies and keeping doctrinal purity.

Religious Association

 holding the orange notebook? Well, those were the temple guides, and they worked hand in hand with the oracle. When inquisitors would come and get on their knees, that's when the temple guides would get to work, because after they asked her questions, they would observe their emotional state,

The human insights...

 On the ground, groups called tribunals ran the Inquisition in each region. Roles on a tribunal could include an arresting constable, a prosecuting attorney, inquisitors to question the accused, and a scribe.

Inquisitor