Prester John, a legendary Christian king, endured in the imaginations of many medieval crusade theorists and geographers. Thought to be a savior who would assist the forces of Christendom to defeat Islam in a final crusade to take Jerusalem, Prester John occupied an important place in the minds of those who hoped for a successful crusade. In this episode, join newcomer Josh as he takes you on a whirlwind tour of Asia and Africa in search of this mythical figure.
Podcaster: Josh
04/03/20 • 23 min
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Footnoting History - Prester John
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What would happen if a Christian king from Asia suddenly showed up in Medieval Europe and described his kingdom as a Christian Utopia free from all vice? Come along with me on a fantastic voyage on today’s Footnoting History.
Hey, Footnoters, I’m Josh, the new host on the roster at Footnoting History. I’m so excited to be able to bring you an episode on Prester John, a mythical king who existed in the minds of medieval Europeans.
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