128. Bernard of Clairvaux: The Monk who Loved God and Preached the Crusades

The rumblings of the Second Crusade have begun. But before that, we have to set the stage with one of the most influential figures, not just in rallying troops to take up the cross, but in all of medieval Christianity: Bernie of Clairvaux. Bernard was a man of many hats: monk, mystic, theologian, teacher, papal advisor, and even a reformer (but not the protestant kind). To us, Bernie is a perfect example of someone who represented a kind of intellectual piety and love for Christ that *feels so strange* in lieu of his historical context. But that's just what we think, what do YOU think??? Let us know in the comments. Also, serious question, can you hear Taylor's fan? If you can let us know. It's really obnoxious. He's really obnoxious, too. This is John btw. Support the show