European knights were urged to join the Crusades by Pope Urban II. They were to rout the Muslims and free the holy city of Jerusalem as well as protect the Holy Roman Empire at Byzantium in 1095. The reward was forgiveness for all of their sins.
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European Crusaders believed that they were doing an important service for the Christian religion. Crusades were officially declared by the Pope, and all loyal Christians felt a religious obligation to serve what they believed to be a holy cause.
the Seljuk Turks captured Jerusalem and would not allow Christians to go on a pilgrimage there Europeans went for fame, fortune, riches, religious beliefs, were absolved from all debt, and they were told by the pope they would go to heaven
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The Pope.
Pope Innocent III
The name of the pope that urged people to join the crusades was Pope Urban II.
After a plea for help from the Byzantine Emperor against invading Muslim forces, Pope Urban II called upon the European knights to go rescue Constantinople from Muslim takeover and defend the holy city of Jerusalem. In exchange, the knights were promised forgiveness of all of their past sins.
Some knights went on the crusades to bring back wealth. Some went as part of a quest, or as part or a religious pilgrimage.
Urban II urged people to join the crusades by emphasizing the religious importance of reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control. He promised forgiveness of sins and eternal salvation for those who participated in the holy war. Additionally, he highlighted the opportunity to gain wealth, land, and glory in the conquest of Jerusalem.
the crusades are over so their wouldn't be much point in that
Patriotism.
Christians were promised a number of things to make them join the crusades including forgiveness and a spot in heaven.
European Crusaders believed that they were doing an important service for the Christian religion. Crusades were officially declared by the Pope, and all loyal Christians felt a religious obligation to serve what they believed to be a holy cause.
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