1. Anti-semitism
... Crusaders, locking themselves in the main synagogue, where all 969 were burnt to death. The Crusaders, who believed they were avenging the death of Christ, sang "Christ, We Adore Thee." Raymond of Aquilers, one of the leaders, quoted Psalm 118:24 saying, "This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." (Rausch) While ... ...
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- Grade Level: High School