A people, a truly alien people, utterly estranged from God, has invaded the lands of the Christians and has depopulated them by sword, plunder, and fire.
Launched the First Crusade
Speech at the Council of Clermont, as recorded by Fulcher of Chartres
1095
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"Fight for the Holy Sepulchre, and you will be absolved from all your sins."
Shocking"Let none of you, by any pretext, delay to undertake this journey."
Shocking"When you have decided to go, you must publicly make your vow and dedicate yourselves to God."
Shocking"God wills it! God wills it!"
Controversial"For the land which you inhabit, shut in on all sides by the seas and surrounded by the mountain peaks, is too narrow for your large population."
ControversialPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products
