Throughout history the Muslim and Christian religions were thought to be similar but weren’t always provided with the specific details on how they were. From how they were both discovered, to similar beliefs. The religions are more similar than you think. In “Two Face of “Holy War”: Christians and Muslims (1095-1270s)” the author gives us an in-depth view of how the religions viewed each other while providing us with similarities and differences within the religions. The article starts off talking about how Muslims in the 500s and early 600s were inferior to Christians and Jews, but that was subject to change as Muslims conquered more land. The author then goes on to talk about The Peace of God movement which religious enthusiasm was on the rise. Then sources are provided (3 Christian and 3 Muslim) which I will be discussing individually.
Usamah ibn-Munqidh Describes the Franks Sees Franks as useless fighters. …show more content…
A story begins about a dead dog being found by prayers in a temple court and blaming Christians for the crime. In spite of multiple Christians being killed for the act one man offered himself as sacrifice and was killed. The author blames Muhammad for this example of superstition. He concludes by stating Ali a caliph, considered himself a prophet himself. People who followed this were called Shiites. This source was written to show how corrupt Islam was in the eyes of Christians. They believed in these superstition which the Christian author thought was unjustified. We can learn that the Muslims had no mercy for Christians as they almost caused a uprising. It also puts a good name to Christians by showing they are loyal to god as the man gave up his life for god. The historical context in which it was produced shows that the Christians and Muslims did not get along very well during this period in
Usamah ibn-Munqidh Describes the Franks Sees Franks as useless fighters. …show more content…
A story begins about a dead dog being found by prayers in a temple court and blaming Christians for the crime. In spite of multiple Christians being killed for the act one man offered himself as sacrifice and was killed. The author blames Muhammad for this example of superstition. He concludes by stating Ali a caliph, considered himself a prophet himself. People who followed this were called Shiites. This source was written to show how corrupt Islam was in the eyes of Christians. They believed in these superstition which the Christian author thought was unjustified. We can learn that the Muslims had no mercy for Christians as they almost caused a uprising. It also puts a good name to Christians by showing they are loyal to god as the man gave up his life for god. The historical context in which it was produced shows that the Christians and Muslims did not get along very well during this period in