Saladin

Government and religion are two major institutions of every civilization. Throughout history, they have coexisted, often intertwining at different points. When the two are brought fully together, humanity’s tendency toward corruption can be seen at full effect. For Christianity, the height of this intertwining between government and religion, and the corruption through power that goes with it, occurred in the thirteenth century. The Church was using and abusing its substantial influence, resulting

Muhammad was the last Prophet of Islam who was born in Mecca in 570 CE. He is the most prominent figure in Islam. Muslims all around the world consider him as a role model and how he lived his life is considered the standard of how every Muslim should live. Not only was he a religious leader, he was also a politician, a warrior and a state head. Even some non-Muslims have praised his military and political role in shaping the middle east during that time. However, there were also scholars who have

1095 – Since the Seljuk Turks too over the holy Land, Emperor Alexius I Comnenus of the Byzantine Empire asked Pope Urban II for help. The new pope saw an opportunity for power and called together the council of Clermont in France to unite the eastern and western Christians He challenged all the lords in Europe to come together and join forces to help retake Jerusalem from the Turks, whom the pope called “Infidels” - those who do not believe in Christianity By doing so, the pope promised their sins

many pleas from Daja to come see Recha, the one he rescued from a fire, and to accept rewards offered by Nathan. He also turns down a request from the Patriarch to escort a group of men in the killing of Saladin. The Templar says in response to the Patriarch’s request, “I owe my life to Saladin, and I should rob him of his?” (41). Another line from the play that portrays the Templar of being compassionate is in Act V, Scene 5, he offers to convert to Islam if it is the only way he is able to marry

FAQs About King Richard I Q: What family heritage does King Richard I come from? A: King Richard I was born on September 8, 1157 most likely at Beaumont Palace, in Oxford, England. His father was King Henry II of England and his mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine. Richard was not the eldest son amongst his siblings as he had two older siblings, however, he would’ve had three older siblings if King Henry II’s first born, William IX, didn’t die during his infancy. Richard also had four younger siblings

In 1187, the Muslim Leader Saladin captured the city of Jerusalem. The Third Crusade spanned from 1189 to 1191 A.D. This holy war was lead by King Philip II of France, King Frederick I of Germany, and King Richard the Lion-Hearted of England. These powerful King formed together to recapture Jerusalem from Saladin. However, Philip argued with Richard and went home, and Frederick drowned on the journey, so Richard led the Third Crusade alone. After many battles, Saladin and Richard agreed to a truce

There is no doubt that Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) has made a momentous contribution to Medieval literature in general and Italian in particular. He is best known for his magnum opus, The Divine Comedy. It is a brilliant masterpiece of literature which students read as a part of their curriculum in literature courses, in order to probe the mind of a genius commenting on both temporal events and the spiritual, scientific, and philosophical themes and concerns of his predecessors and peers, thereby

history as a whole. It’s impossible to do that correctly without the right information. For example, in the film, Saladin is portrayed as a respectful and merciful leader, despite being the antagonist. Had he been different, you would apply the knowledge and lesson differently towards dealing with the antagonist in your own story, who may be a lot less understanding or more cruel than Saladin. History applies to everyday life, whether it is dealing with someone with opposing views, or trying to make an

document 4. Even the Muslims, who were evicted from Jerusalem, viewed the matter as one of religious practice, not political wars. Saladin, an Islamic leader having dealt with the fallout from the first crusade, pointed out that “God has received nothing from us here in the way of adoration,” when trying to drive out the crusaders by motivating his fellow Muslims (Doc 2). Saladin had experienced the control of Jerusalem by the crusaders, and still focused on the religious aspect of the crusades. If the

Israel: Seed of Destruction There is little contradiction to the fact that no modern day dispute has its roots more deeply entrenched in history, than the Arab-Israeli conflict. With claims of sovereignty being drawn from biblical text dating back 3,000 years; effectively merging thousands of years of human civilization and blurring the line between the past and present. Nevertheless, in such contested part of the world, there is one credible argument: The illegitimate creation of Israel by the