The Two Leaders of Holy Jerusalem: Baldwin and Saladin
The story narrates a reflection of the centuries-long struggles and clashes of beliefs. The Two Leaders Of The Holy Jerusalem, Baldwin and Saladin, teach us the intricacies of war and peace. Baldwin, the Leper King of Jerusalem, had to conceal his face behind a mask; he had no sensation left in his right arm, yet he learned to ride a horse with only his knees. Watch Short Video When he heard of Saladin's invasion, he set out with only a few men and caught Saladin off guard. Baldwin raised the relic of the True Cross in front of his troops, knelt down, and begged God for victory. And indeed, victory fell to the sixteen-year-old leper King. He defeated the great Saladin, who narrowly escaped, fleeing on a camel. Watch Short Video However, the war was not over for Saladin; when his time came, after Baldwin had died, he defeated the Crusaders at the Battle of Hattin and conquered Jerusalem. A great massacre of Christians was expected in retaliation for what was done to Muslims a hund...