One of the most popular factors attributed to the success of the First Crusade was the deep religious conviction of the first crusaders. They believed that their cause was just, and that God was behind it. This staunch conviction bolstered their efforts to the extent in which they engaged and defeated formidable opponents such as the Egyptians, defying all logical calculation and reasoning. The religious zeal of the crusaders could also have given them the strength to endure and overcome the miserable conditions they found themselves in, sieges and disease. Another reason why the First Crusade was successful was because of its efficient leadership.
The Roman and Barbarian Armies both had someone, be it the military commander or someone else acting in what would be the position of a chaplain. Their responsibility for the most part was to promote the idea of the righteousness of their Christian kingdom, their efforts and the great rewards that await them if they die in battle etc. Most if not all accomplished this through sacraments, visions and icons with no real apparent focus on personal spiritual care. You will find an interesting bit of psychology in this interaction. After viewing history and oftentimes witnessing the success of soldiers that fought in the name of their king and pope, they fought ever more fervently with the belief that God was with them.
There were a few other reasons why Isabella and Ferdinand were driven to support Columbus and those were their great desire to spread Christianity, as well as compete with Portugal for new sources of wealth. Christopher had a great amount of pressure from the King and Queen to come back with a successful overall journey. They’re expectations had a great toll on him, and added a lot of pressure to be successful on his voyage. After all, these two people were putting their faith into him, to cover their requests of spreading Christianity, and gaining wealth. A quote from Samuel Eliot Morison reinforces the stress that was inflicted on Columbus, “…the admiral (Columbus), it is true, was as blind as those who came after him, and he was so anxious to please the King that he committed irreparable crimes against the Indians” This quote is important because it directly relates
The Crusades were informed by new ideals that came about by the change from monastic ideals to ideals of chivalry and of a knightly class. The West wanted to protect Jerusalem and protect fellow Christians living in the Islamic world. There was also a growing threat by Seljuk Turks who were moving close to Byzantium. Both objectives lead the Pope, abbots, kings and every day people to desire warfare for what the west saw as a holy war. Yet the church would have to find a way to advocate for the crusade as violence was a crime.
How significant was Mazzini in the growth of opposition to autocratic and foreign rule in Italy in the years 1831–49? (30) Mazzini was a republican nationalist who had a significant effect in the growth of anti-autocratic feeling in Italy. He had radical aims for the future of Italy and he envisioned unification. He was the first leader to indoctrinate in the minds of Italians a vision of political unification. Mazzini created the Young Italy society after the 1831 revolutions.
One man named, Jonathan Edwards, took it upon himself to preach to his congregation of sin and hell. In the hope of reviving their many other beliefs in Christianity, scholars refer to this time or even in early American history as “The Great Awakening”. One of Edwards’ sermons was called, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. The sermon explains in detail of the wrath God has and what Hell has in store for the non-believers. It is very clear from this document religion was a very important part of people’s lives during colonial
Our work is God’s work (Lines) 4. Uses Biblical allusions to add weight and emphasize God’s part Part 2: Is Patrick Henry’s “Speech to the Virginia Convention” persuasive? III. Use of pathos is very effective A. Uses language to stir anger or outrage in listeners 1.
How Successful were Wolsey’s Domestic Policies?? In this essay I’m going to be writing about Thomas Wolsey and how successful he was in dealing with all the domestic policies and if they were success or failures. Cardinal Wolsey introduced some policies over the time period of 1515-1529 when he was in power, historians have argued that for centuries whether his policies were a success or a failure. Wolsey was exceedingly powerful during his reign and held a very high and mighty position. His roles were very important and had to be done very well, his roles were Kings Chief Minister and cardinal with a papal legate, making him very controlling but also giving him lots of responsibilities for the administration of places from finance to control of the church and also legal reforms.
The Crusades were a series of holy wars fought between the Christian and the Muslim for control of Jerusalem and the area near it. However, while salvation and redemption in the eyes of God were major reasons for starting these crusades as seen in doc. 1 and 2 which promise absolution of the sins of the fighters, there were many secular reasons for fighting the Crusades which include possessing more prosperous land which is exemplified in doc. 6 and 7. Doc.
He was a zealous missionary and his role in sending out missionaries, guiding them and serving as an authority for questions greatly strengthened the power of the papacy. * Gregory’s reforms to the church * Gregory oversaw the changes or additions to the order of the liturgy and mass. The fact that he could do this proved his power over the entire Church, at least in the West. * Various writings/letters that shed light on Gregory’s opinion of the role of the Pope * Letters to Phocas * Letter to the Patriarch Eulogious * Conclusion: Although Gregory never wanted to be the Pope, he wound up becoming of the most influential Popes of his time. And even though at times his actions were not motivated by the desire for power or influence, many of his actions increased the power and influence of his office and created a framework for the Character of the Pope within the Church for centuries to come.