#1599112 in Books Paulist Press 2013-05-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.98 x .30 x 5.47l; .32 #File Name: 0809148048128 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Debunks countless mythsBy Rich LeonardiFr. Vidmar debunks countless myths about these two related and misunderstood topics. For years we've heard that the Crusades were about Western imperialists bent on plundering the Middle East for treasure by rootless sons of the aristocracy. In fact; the Crusades were pilgrimages conducted at great expense to allow safe passage for Christian pilgrims and to recover lands lost to centuries of Moslem conquest. Likewise; the Inquisition was; relative to other courts of the era; a benign affair. In fact; defendants often tried to have their cases heard by Inquisition courts due to their (again relative) leniency. Read Fr. Vidmar's excellent QA to learn more.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. CRUSADES ACCURATELY EXPLAINEDBy MagsjjEnormous documentation and scholarly. The question and answer format makes it easy to provide sharp focus on a given topic. Additional counter arguments such as more examples from the Reformation and their rebuttal could help. Overall easy to read and to the point.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great guide on the Crusades and The InquisitionBy Susan E. GasslerA great guide on the Crusades and The Inquisition. However; when using it as a source be aware that bias will be your enemy; the author is Roman Catholic.
