A Medieval Crusader Describes the First Crusade

Started by Vox Clara, May 07, 2022, 01:33:17 PM

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Vox Clara

May 07, 2022, 01:33:17 PM
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Goldfinch

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May 08, 2022, 08:09:53 AM
This fascinating account is from A History of the Expedition to Jerusalem (Gesta Francorum Iherusalem peregrinantium) by Fulcher of Chartres.
"For there are no works of power, dearly-beloved, without the trials of temptations, there is no faith without proof, no contest without a foe, no victory without conflict. This life of ours is in the midst of snares, in the midst of battles; if we do not wish to be deceived, we must watch: if we want to overcome, we must fight." - St. Leo the Great

drummerboy

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May 10, 2022, 05:43:10 PM
Right around minute 2:00 where he describes the state of Rome- so fitting for our own times
- I'll get with the times when the times are worth getting with

"I like grumpy old cusses.  Hope to live long enough to be one" - John Wayne
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