Leo IV: Forgiveness of Sins for Those Who Dies in Battle With the Heathen

6/2/2011

Raphael - "Battle of Ostia"
Source: http://artmight.com/albums/classic-r/Raphael-1483-1520/Raphael-The-Battle-of-Ostia.jpg

I. Activating Prior Knowledge
Looking at the "Battle of Ostia" by Raphael, how can one determine that this is a whWhat events led to the Crusades? In your opinion, how did the Crusades alter/change world history?

II. Setting A Purpose for Reading
In ancient or modern times, serving in the military or fighting in a war is a major committment for anyone. During the Crusades, Pope Leo IV made a promise to the soldiers who fought. As you read, what is the promise that Pope Leo IV made to the soldiers of the Frankish Army?

III. Reading the Text (Read, Re-Read, and Read Again)

Leo IV: Forgiveness of Sins for Those Who Dies in Battle with the Heathen

Given to the Frankish Army

Now we hope that none of you will be slain, but we wish you to know that the kingdom of heaven will be given as a reward to those who shall be killed in this war. For the Omnipotent knows that they lost their lives fighting for the truth of the faith, for the preservation of their country,, aiid the defence of Christians. And therefore God will give then, the reward which we have named.

In Migne, Patrologia Latina, 115: 656-657, and 161:720, trans. Oliver J. Thatcher, and Edgar Holmes McNeal, eds., A Source Book for Medieval History, (New York: Scribners, 1905), 511-12

STOP! Can you answer this questions? If not, go back and re-read the passage.
What did Leo IV promise the soldiers of the Frankish Army? How would the soldiers of the Frankish Army respond to this promise or reward?

IV. Personal Reflection – Respond to the following questions in your blog. Be sure to include a quote from the text to support your response.

Part 1 - Response: According to the passage, why are the soldiers fighting in the Crusades?
Part 2 - Response: Under what circumstances would you willing serve in the military? What incentives, rewards, promises would you have to be given in order to serve?

V. Peer Reflection - Read three classmates’ response and respond to what they have written.

54 Comments

Gerald Harris

9/25/2012 06:32:00 am

Well, some comments I saw in the first paragraph was that the people who faught in the war would go to the kingdom of heaven as a reward if they were to get killed fighting in the war.

Second paragraph:I saw that the Frankish army people did not not get killed in the first war and now there are people are getting heads cut off because of there disbelief in there own god

ryne.d.elv1

10/2/2012 05:01:53 am

I don not get your response for number two because you did not give under what circumstances would you go into the military i think that you answered the stop you can answer this question.

jarrod.h.elv1

10/2/2012 07:34:00 am

I do agree with ryne because you did do the stop and thinking questions.

Jordan.H.Elv3

10/3/2012 10:40:01 am

You didn't restate the question and you didn't answer it you just gave the support that the question was asking.

Mrs. Elvington 10/4

10/3/2012 10:47:12 pm

You did not answer the second question.

Jalen.Nix.elv.3

10/4/2012 08:53:34 am

I totally agree with jordan and ryne

Znaria.G.Elv6

10/4/2012 09:02:20 am

OK. you did not answer correctly and you didnt put it the right form you are suppose to get credit for it.

elisa.mar.elv.3

10/5/2012 01:06:59 am

Those are both answers to the first part. Where is your second part?

dustinjohnson

10/1/2012 06:38:17 am

1. Because if they did not fight in the crusades all there soldiers would die and they would have less soldiers to fight in battle.
2.You would have to prove you could fight as good as the leader and you would have to kill whoever you are battling.

ryne.d.elv1

10/2/2012 05:07:55 am

Your response for number two is not what it should have been you were supposed to answer under what circumstances would you go into the military and what rewards you would ask them to give to you.

elisa.mar.elv.3

10/5/2012 01:08:30 am

The way you answered the question in part 1 is totally not right. They fought in the war to defend christianity not that they had to or else

Courtney.B.Elv4

10/2/2012 12:51:50 am

1.Because if they didn't fight they wouldn't have enough soliders to fight each battle.
2.Show your wealthy enough to actually fight a battle, strong enough to prove to the leader you can;

Averi.w.ELV.1

10/4/2012 08:05:11 am

I disagree with your part one response.I think there are more reasons than just not having enough soilders to battle, such as knowing if they die while fighting for their country the will got to heaven as a reward.

Znaria.G.Elv6

10/4/2012 09:00:48 am

I disagree with your answer for number 1 because the fought the the crusaders for the truth of faith, the persevation of their country

Courtney.B.elv4

10/2/2012 12:54:49 am

1:Why are soldiers fighting in the Crusades.
Because if they didin't fight at all,They wouldn't really have enought to fight each and every battle.
2:Under what circumstances would you willing serve in the military? What incentives, rewards, promises would you have to be given in order to serve?
Show your wealthy enough to actually fight a battle, strong enough to prove to the leader you can; kill the person your fighting aganist.

ryne.d.elv1

10/2/2012 04:54:23 am

I disagree with your response for number two because they were offered to go into the kingdom of heaven when they died.

Mrs. Elvington 10/4

10/3/2012 10:49:00 pm

You are not following the directions. Also, you are not answering all parts of the prompt.

alex

10/4/2012 01:45:55 am

well u did right but ile and i agree with u that what u said nice work

elisa.mar.elv.3

10/5/2012 01:11:38 am

really they fought for the truth in the religion they believed in and what kind of answer is that for the second part would you or wouldn't you be willingly to fight in the military

stephen.p.elv.6

10/2/2012 01:36:08 am

1. If they fought and died for their kingdom, they would be rewarded with the honer of going to heaven but only if they died in war, but only if they had faith for their kingdom.
2. I would actually have to want to fight, not just be taken without saying yes or no, I want to have my own choice of what to do.
I would only want to be sent to heaven if I died, other wise I just wouldnt want anything because fighting for my kingdom would be good enough for me.

jarrod.h.elv1

10/2/2012 07:25:18 am

I agree with number 1 but number 2 seems a little off track.

alex.p.elv.6

10/4/2012 01:40:01 am

i areeg

james.elv.6th

10/4/2012 05:14:28 am

I believe in that because they can go up to heaven

Jalen.Nix.elv.3

10/4/2012 08:51:08 am

I like what you put for your first answer

ryne.d.elv1

10/2/2012 04:51:03 am

1. It says in the paragraph that the reason people are fighting in the crusades is that if they died during the crusades the they will defiantly go to the kingdom of heaven.

2. I would fight in the military if when I died that i would go to heaven and that my family(and me if i survive) would be given a nice place to live and lots of money so we can buy food.

jarrod.h.elv1

10/2/2012 07:35:27 am

I agree with number two

zairah .d.elv

10/10/2012 01:45:53 am

good answer

Jackson.H.elv2

10/2/2012 05:59:40 am

Part 1: Why were soldiers fighting in the war? Soldiers were fighting in the war for the truth of faith, the preservation of their country, and the aid of the defence of christians. This explained in the second sentence, that those that fight in the war have fought for the truth of faith, the preservation of their country, and the aid of the defence of christians.

Part 2: Under what circumstances will you serve in the military? What incentives, rewards, or promises would you have given in order to serve? Circumstances that I would have is to receive money, land, and free of taxes. I would promise that I will serve for a certain amount of years, and I would pay money to serve.

Jalen.Nix.elv.3

10/4/2012 08:49:26 am

I 100% agree with your answers you gave good details great job

jarrod.h.elv1

10/2/2012 07:32:08 am

1. Because they would not let there village get distory and they went to distory there village instead.
2. I wouldn't serve any circumstances I would just follow the leader choice and if there not right I would choose my own circumstances

Mrs. Elvington 10/4

10/3/2012 10:51:27 pm

Your first response is off-topic and does not answer all parts of the prompt.

jacob buchanan

10/2/2012 08:32:16 am

Part1.- Response: why are the soldiers fighting in the Crusades?
Soldiers fuat in the war because of the truth and faith of the preservation of their country.And The health of the defence of christians.That those that fight in the war have fought for the truth of faith and the preservation of their country.

Part2.- Response: Under what circumstances would you willing serve in the military? What incentives, rewards, promises would you have to be given in order to serve? I would want to have money to support my family , a promise to heaven, and a proper burial if i may die in action. Also id like my name to be known through history.

alex

10/4/2012 01:43:32 am

i agrre withe number 1

destiny.ham.Elv3

10/2/2012 10:44:19 am

1. According to the passage, why are the soldiers fighting in the Crusades? The soldiers fought in the Crusade war,because it was for the truth of faith but they knew they were going to be killed .

2. Under what circumstances would you willing serve in the military? What incentives, rewards, promises would you have to be given in order to serve? I wouldnt be in that war because i would be killed . so i would just follow my leader.

Cambrea.ST.ELV.3

10/3/2012 08:03:04 am

P1: The soldiers are fighting for the crusades because the was trying to fight for the truth of the faith. The omnipotent knows that they lost their life fighting for the truth of the faith. For their preservation of their country. Aiid the defence of christians. Therefor god will give then, the reward which we have named. The kingdom of heaven will be given as a reward to those who shall be killed in this war.

P2:The circumstances i would be willing to serve in the military is that if i fight in your military i will let my children go to college for free. My family will get more land and more money.I would have to pay any taxes.My family and children will get food and shelter. If i fight i would go to heaven.

Jordan.H.Elv3

10/3/2012 10:36:20 am

I agree what you put for number two, because I think that it is good idea to have them to do all of that to get into the military.

Averi.w.ELv.1

10/4/2012 08:02:04 am

I agree with the answer you got for number two.I like when you tell about how if they die while fighting in the crusades,they go to heaven as a reward for Fighting for the truth of faith,for their preservation of their country,and aiid of the defence of christians.

Emma.G.Elv1

10/3/2012 08:21:05 am

1) Some soldiers went to war so that they could go to Heaven if they lost. Some people wanted to defend Christians and their country.

2) The only way I would go to war without being forced is if my friends and my freedom were at stake. I would have to be promised my friends would live a full, happy life whether I survived or not.

Jordan.H.Elv3

10/3/2012 10:31:36 am

Part 1:
The soldiers are fighting in the military because of the preservation of their country. In the article it states that " For the Omnipotent knows that they lost their lives fighting for the truth of the faith, for the preservation of their country.
Part 2:
Would you be able to serve in the military for your country? I would because it is something that i can do to help my country, I would also because it keeps me active with my friends that help each other fight. For you to get me to serve in the military you would have to pay for my funeral if I die and give me 5,000 extra dollars.

franny.p.elv6

10/4/2012 07:37:47 am

i like how you thinked about your answer's and i agree with you in both of your answer's.

alex

10/4/2012 01:42:26 am

1

well i would fight my way out of there do i can live

pamela shoe :)

10/4/2012 01:46:31 am

I Thank That The Soldiers Were Fighting Because The Were Trying To See Who Would Win And I Dont Agree At All Because Whats The Hole Point Of Fighting And Killing People That You Dont No But ........ They Did It Eny Ways I Dont No Wy Thogh

Denver.s.ELV-2 link

10/4/2012 04:53:58 am

They fought the crusadaes for the belife of God and all people who died were certainly going to heaven.

I would serve in the army just to serve. I don't care about money, land or anything fancy. I would rather go to heaven than be bribed with land or gold.

james.elv.6th

10/4/2012 05:19:32 am

1:They fought the crusades so that they can believe in god and can go up to heaven.
2: i'll be in the military because so that I can serve my country and i I will go up to heaven and believe in god.

franny.p.elv6

10/4/2012 07:31:55 am

1)The soldiers would go to fight because when they would fight,they would be rewarded with going to heaven or having more territory.Thet was proved by the emperor and the people beleived so it made a bigger army and a bigger Empire.

2)Under the circumstances i would be willing tosrve in the army and i would have to be as good as the leader or even better,be the leader.Once i would have defeated many territories and then finally die with the prize of going to heaven and i would want the emperor to give some money and land to my family.

Averi.w.Elv1

10/4/2012 07:51:44 am

Part 1:According to the passage, the soilders are fighting in the Crusades because they are fighting for the preservation of their country and aiid the defence of Christians.

Part 2:What circumstances i'd be willing to serve in the military would be to know i'm protecting the people of that country and safe keeping of that country.Also for money so i could take care of my family.What incentives, rewards, promises would you have to be given in order to serve? I'd have to be promised the safe keeping of my family and that i get payed enough so my family could have what they needed.

Znaria.G.Elv6

10/4/2012 08:58:46 am

good answers!

Jalen.Nix.elv.3

10/4/2012 08:43:51 am

1.Why are the soldiers fighting in the Crusades? Their wa two sides of the crusades Muslims and Christians. As you can tell that this war was a religion war. The Christians wanted to take over the "Holy Land" to regain it. I got my infomation from my background knowledge.
2.Would I be willing serve in the military? Yes, but I would have been taught by the most elite group of people. I would learn all their is to learn to try to stay alive.

Znaria.G.Elv6

10/4/2012 08:57:47 am

Response 1- The soldiers are fighting the crusaders for the truth of faith, for the perservation of their country and defence of christians because in the letter to the Frank Army it said in the 4th sentence that if their killed they will go to heaven.

Response 2- I would be willing to serve in the military if there was going to be a war and there was few people there to fight for our counry. The promise I would want to get to serve is eternal life in heaven, that's all I can ask for.

aliya.f.elv1

10/4/2012 09:30:10 am

Part #1: This evidence illustrates the wealth and power of the turks during the Crusades. That they were strong enough to go and actually capture the caravan. They used the terrorism method because they scared the Europeans to were they surrendered and let the Turks take the stuff out of the caravan. The proof to support my answer is that in the reading it says “ By this defeat the pride of the Turks were entirely cast down, and their boldness effectually repressed; whilst the caravan, with all its riches, became the spoil of the victors. Its guards surrendered to our soldiers themselves,their beasts of burden, and sumpter horses; and streaching forth their hands in supplication ,they implored for mercy, on condition only that their lives should be spared.”
Part #2: The Europeans drew a conclusion about the Turks and the conclusions will impact the lives of the Turks and Europeans. The Europeans drew a conclusion that the Turks were very strong. If you wanted to live that you do what they say and ask if your life be spared. I don’t know how it would impact the Europeans but it would make the Turks stronger and more powerful. The proof to support my answer is that in the reading it says “Its guards surrendered to our soldiers themselves, their beasts of burden, and sumpter horses; and stretching forth their hands in supplication, they implored for mercy, on condition only that their lives should be spared.”

dem.j.elv3

10/4/2012 11:22:02 am

LEO IV

1. it says that the ones that are killed would
be rewarded from the pope ( LEO IV) that
he/she would go to heven.If you fight in the
war on your side you will also be rewarded.
2. it says if you serve in the army leo will say
if you go to heven or if you go to the other place.....

elisa.mar.elv.3

10/5/2012 01:06:01 am

Leo
Part 1: The solidiers are fighting in the crusades to defend christians. They fought for the truth in faith. Those who fought in the war and lost they would be rewarded by going to heaven because they were fighting to defend God and his word. It was their choice to go in the military but they had a purpose.
Part 2:To be honest i wouldn't be willing to volunteer for the military. The only way i would be willing is if it was to bring my daddy back from Mexico. I would do anything to bring him back and if that means going to war then thats what i would do. I would risk everything i got to get him and thats a promise.

Mrs. Elvington 10/5 -No More Posts, Please

10/5/2012 03:21:49 am

Submit homework in writing to your teacher.

Bay.N.Duncan

9/4/2013 01:17:00 am

I don't know what she want's us to do , I thought that we were going to Read ,Answer Question's ,Read and Respond to 3 comment's. Is that correct!??

Leo IV: Forgiveness of Sins for Those Who Dies in Battle With the Heathen

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