Urban and the Council of Clermont :: European Europe History

urban and the Council of ClermontThere are humansy accounts of that day in November, 1095. Some were written by monks, others by bishops, and even a some by warriors themselves. Historians are constantly asking, What exactly did pontiff Urban II say at the council of Clermont to persuade Christians to coiffure forth on such a difficult venture as the Crusades? One man, an early twelfth century cleric named Fulcher of Chartres wrote perhaps the best historical chronicle of the events at Clermont and the speech of Urban II.Fulcher begins his account with a prologue that states how blessed the journeymen of the Crusades were to take up such a conquest. He follows this by speaking on the Council of Clermont. Fulcher describes Pope Urban II and what he heard was happening to the Christians in the east. What comes future(a) in Fluchers writing is a long speech, allegedly quoted from Urban II himself.In the speech, Urban first lectures his fellow clergymen regarding problems in the ch urch, saying that they should set themselves right before they do others1 Fulcher, 51. Urban II next, as according to Fulcher, declares the doctrine of the church and re-instates the idea of the Truce2 McGinty, 52. He also discussed various crimes for which the criminal would be excommunicated from the perform.In Fulchers third section, Urban speaks of the evils in the east. He says, there is work to do, you must help your brothers accompaniment in the Orient, who need your aid for which they have cried out many measure3 Fulcher, 52. He gives word that these brothers (Christians) are being threatened by the Turks who must be pushed back to Persia. Urban will grant forbearance of sins for their services. In closing, Fulcher tells how Urban II presses on to say, Let no stay postpone the journey4 Fulcher, 53.Fulcher of Chartres account of what happened at the Council of Clermont is a massive piece, full of detail. Fulcher obviously held Pope Urban II in spicy regard. Throughout his chronicle, he douses him with compliments saying that he is a man distinguished in life and character.5 Fulcher, 49. It might not have the appearance _or_ semblance like much now to put the Churchs interests before all others however, in the Middle Ages people were extremely religious. The break out Christian one was, the better man he was.Urban II speaks to his clergy about the problems in the Church and as Fulcher tells the story he seems he seems rightly bestowed with the compliments Fulcher gives him.