Criticisms Of Crusading Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Humbert of Romans?
When did he release his text of criticism against crusading expeditions?
A
A French Dominican (fifth Master General of the Order of Preachers)
1274
2
Q
What were Humbert’s main criticisms?
A
- shedding blood of enemies
- christians die on crusades
- crusade armies disadvantaged because of terrain
- christians seen as aggressors as there was no immediate threat
- crusades are hopeless because Saracens will never convert - they are being sent to hell
- crusades keep failing - they are against God’s will
