The First Crusade
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or Medieval Period lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. During the Middle Ages there was an uproar of holy wars known as the crusades. The word crusade comes from the Latin word crux, meaning "cross." The Christian soldiers, called Crusaders, wore the cross as a symbol of their religion. The crusades began in 1090’s and continued in the 11th and 12th centuries. The main cause for the holy wars was because of Pope Urban II, he wanted to capture the sacred places in the Holy Land from the Muslims who lived there, so it was intended as a war to right wrongs done against Christianity. Why would
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In 1095, the First Crusade is initiated when Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus requests help in reconquering from the Seljuk Turks the lost territory of Asia Minor. Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont calls upon the princes of Christendom for an armed “pilgrimage” to recover Jerusalem from the Muslims. Among his goals is the strengthening of the Gregorian papacy by bringing the Greek Orthodox Church under papal authority. The response is dramatic with two waves of “crusaders” answering the Pope’s call. War continues between Pope Urban II and the German Emperor Henry IV, who is forced to flee …show more content…
This particular crusade began after Pope Urban II speech was given. Eventually a monk by the name of Peter the Hermit began to preach of crusades. Peter was characterized as charismatic and passionate; his passion is what drew his followers to also partake in the actions of other crusaders. He appealed not just to a select portion of travel-ready combatants but to all Christians -- men, women, children, the elderly, nobles, commoners -- even serfs. Peter was known to give enthralling sermons that fired the religious zeal in his listeners. His listeners were so empowered that many people not only resolved to go on Crusade but to go right then and there, some even following Peter
In 1095, the First Crusade is initiated when Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus requests help in reconquering from the Seljuk Turks the lost territory of Asia Minor. Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont calls upon the princes of Christendom for an armed “pilgrimage” to recover Jerusalem from the Muslims. Among his goals is the strengthening of the Gregorian papacy by bringing the Greek Orthodox Church under papal authority. The response is dramatic with two waves of “crusaders” answering the Pope’s call. War continues between Pope Urban II and the German Emperor Henry IV, who is forced to flee …show more content…
This particular crusade began after Pope Urban II speech was given. Eventually a monk by the name of Peter the Hermit began to preach of crusades. Peter was characterized as charismatic and passionate; his passion is what drew his followers to also partake in the actions of other crusaders. He appealed not just to a select portion of travel-ready combatants but to all Christians -- men, women, children, the elderly, nobles, commoners -- even serfs. Peter was known to give enthralling sermons that fired the religious zeal in his listeners. His listeners were so empowered that many people not only resolved to go on Crusade but to go right then and there, some even following Peter