Myths of the Taliban Misinformation and disinformation abounds. What do we know?
John Wilson | September 1, 2001
Muslims Fear a Backlash "No matter who is responsible, observers feel a reaction will still be present."
Art Moore | September 1, 2001
Islam, U.S.A. Are Christians prepared for Muslims in the mainstream?
By Wendy Murray Zoba | April 3, 2000
Why You Should Crusade Bernard of Clairvaux, who wrote the beautiful essay On Loving God, also urged Christians to fight for Christ. Here are some excerpts from a letter written in 1147.
October 1, 1993
Bloody Pilgrimage As the crusaders assaulted Jerusalem, the holy and savage joined hands.
Mark Galli | October 1, 1993
The Muslim Defense Christians thought they had liberated Jerusalem from infidels. But what did Muslims think?
Hadia Dajani-Shakeel | October 1, 1993
Puzzling Encounters Usama ibn Munqidh was emir of Shizar in the twelfth century, when Christians occupied much of the Holy Land. Here are three accounts of his experience with the clash of cultures.
October 1, 1993
The Fighting Monks In the new religious orders, Christians blended poverty, chastity, and military fervor.
Michael Gervers | October 1, 1993
Holy Violence Then and Now A historian looks at the causes and lingering effects of Christian warfare.
Jonathan Riley-Smith | October 1, 1993
The Crusades: Recommended Resources The last few decades have seen a resurgence of crusades studies. Here are several of the many fine works available.
James M. Powell | October 1, 1993