The pre-battle processions of the first crusade and the creation of militant christian communitas

During the First Crusade warriors and retainers participated with clergy in a series of liturgically prescribed penitential processions to demonstrate worthiness to God and achieve military victory. This embodied participation in liturgical supplication, usually reserved for clergy, bound the crusad...

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Main Author: Gaposchkin, M. Cecilia 1970- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis [2018]
In: Material religion
Year: 2018, Volume: 14, Issue: 4, Pages: 454-468
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Crusade (1096-1099) / Preparation of / Procession / Order of knighthood / Rise of
RelBib Classification:CG Christianity and Politics
KAE Church history 900-1300; high Middle Ages
Further subjects:B Holy War
B Rogations
B Ritual
B Liturgy
B First Crusade
B Embodiment
B Processions
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