Review of Elizabeth Lapina and Nicholas Morton (eds.), The Uses of the Bible in Crusader Sources (Leiden: Brill, 2017), Reviews in History, no. 2193 (original) (raw)
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The review of "The Uses of the Bible in Crusader Sources" edited by Elizabeth Lapina and Nicholas Morton explores how biblical texts influenced chroniclers during the First Crusade. The contributors analyze various authors, such as Raymond of Aguilers and Robert the Monk, highlighting their interpretations of scripture in relation to crusading narratives, and examining the impact of cultural and theological contexts on their writings. Overall, the collection reveals the complex interplay between biblical references and the justification of violence in crusade accounts.
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