Jonathan Riley- Templars and Hospitallers As Professed Religious in (Paperback)

The Templars and the Hospitallers were the two earliest and most famous of the major Military Orders of the Roman Catholic Church from the early twelfth to the middle of the thirteenth century. In a prologue, four chapters, and an epilogue, Riley-Smith discusses the origins of the orders in dedication to the protection of pilgrims to the Holy Land (Templars) and to the care of the poor and the sick among them (Hospitallers).

Jonathan Riley-Smith The Crusades, Christianity, and Islam (Hardback)

Scott portrayed Islamic societies as forward-thinking, while casting Christian crusaders as culturally backward and often morally corrupt. These depictions have had a profound influence on contemporary Western opinion, as well as on Muslim attitudes toward their past and present.

The Crusades: A History

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Jonathan Riley-Smith The Crusades, Christianity, and Islam (Paperback)

Scott portrayed Islamic societies as forward-thinking, while casting Christian crusaders as culturally backward and often morally corrupt. These depictions have had a profound influence on contemporary Western opinion, as well as on Muslim attitudes toward their past and present.

The First Crusade and the Idea of Crusading by Jonathan Riley-Smith *NEW*

“The First Crusade and the Idea of Crusading by Jonathan Riley-Smith is a textbook published by University of Pennsylvania Press in 1994. This trade paperback book, part of the Middle Ages Series, explores the history of the Christian Church during the medieval period in Europe. With a focus on the subject area of Religion and History, the book delves into the concept of crusading and its impact on society. Written in English and featuring a reprint edition, the book provides valuable insights for those interested in the complexities of the Crusades and their lasting effects on religious and political thought.”