Christian blood, redeemed by the blood of Christ, has been shed, and Christian flesh, akin to the flesh of Christ, has been subjected to unspeakable degradation and servitude.
Launched the First Crusade
Christian blood, redeemed by the blood of Christ, has been shed, and Christian flesh, akin to the flesh of Christ, has been subjected to unspeakable degradation and servitude.
Launched the First Crusade
Appealing to the religious sensibilities of his audience by emphasizing the suffering of fellow Christians at the hands of Muslims. (Balderic of Dol's account)
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