Military Christian Orders And The Soldiers Of Christ

By Frederick Deland Leete

Book Overview

Military Christian Orders and the Soldiers of Christ is a comprehensive historical account of the Christian military orders that emerged during the Middle Ages. Written by Frederick DeLand Leete, a renowned historian and scholar, this book explores the origins, development, and legacy of these orders, including the Knights Templar, Hospitallers, Teutonic Knights, and others.The book begins with an overview of the political and religious context of the Middle Ages, exploring the role of the Catholic Church in society and the emergence of the Crusades. It then delves into the founding of the first Christian military orders, tracing their evolution from simple charitable organizations to powerful military forces that played a key role in the defense of Christendom.Throughout the book, Leete provides detailed accounts of the battles, campaigns, and other key events that shaped the history of these orders. He also explores the religious and spiritual aspects of the orders, including their vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, as well as their devotion to the ideals of chivalry and the protection of the weak and vulnerable.Military Christian Orders and the Soldiers of Christ is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle Ages, the Crusades, or the role of Christianity in shaping Western civilization. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to understand the complex and fascinating world of the Christian military orders.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Christian Brotherhoods, by Frederick DeLand Leete. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766173437.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425463339
• ISBN13: 9781425463335
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"