The First Crusade | 1. The call to arms
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Preaching Campaign and Target Audience
This chapter explores the preaching campaign conducted by Urban II during the First Crusade and how the message evolved as it reached different social groups. It delves into the target audience for the crusade and the specific criteria for those encouraged to join. The chapter also mentions a woman who publicly took the cross but redirected her efforts towards serving God instead.
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