The Crusades 101: Holy Knights, Epic Battles, and Sacred Land

De: Christopher M. Bellitto

Narrado por: Christopher M. Bellitto

Examine the profound impact of the Crusades with acclaimed Church historian and best-selling author Christopher Bellitto.

Few events have affected the course of civilization as profoundly as the Crusades, a centuries-long period of violent conflict and competition between Islam and Christianity. The Crusades brought destruction and violence to the third monotheistic faith of Judaism, as well. Resurfacing frequently in present-day political conversations about clashes between faiths and cultures, the troubling legacy of the Crusades is undeniable.

In this masterful audio course from award-winning professor Christopher Bellitto, you’ll examine the five major crusading movements from multiple perspectives, gaining a deeper knowledge of what the Holy Land means to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. You’ll also explore the concepts of “just war” and jihad that dominated during the Middle Ages. Along the way you’ll learn about Crusade arts, letters, and architecture; military orders like the Templars and Hospitallers; and the state of Christian-Muslim relations today.

Simply put, to understand the Crusades is to gain profound insight into the historical course of civilization and the profound contradictions of religious war and human nature itself. You’ll be in good hands with Prof. Bellitto, known for his ability to bring clarity to complex historical events. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn with him today.

This course is part of the Learn25 collection and comes with a free PDF study guide.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"Prof. Christopher Bellitto is an outstanding scholar who is widely admired for his great clarity as well as for the depth and breadth of his knowledge. Prof. Bellitto is an excellent guide in all matters of church history, and has a special gift for presenting complex realities in a compelling and clear manner." (Mary Doak, associate professor, Theology and Religious Studies Dept., University of San Diego)

Great Intro

This was the intro into the Crusades I was looking for. It strikes a good balance between holistic and comprehensive. I got a good feel for the context, history, and implications (I.e. the current politics). The book also went on some interesting tangents about the myths of the Crusades, the arts and lit born from the Crusades, and shared perspectives about the Crusades from Muslim and Jewish sources. I feel primed with a good framework to begin further exploration.

The audio has some edits which are noticeable but not distracting.