When preaching the First Crusade,some churchmen in western Europe offered crusaders:

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The churchmen offered a plenary indulgence, which promised that those who died during the crusade would immediately go to heaven. This served as a powerful incentive for many to join the crusade, as they saw it as a way to secure their salvation. There is no historical evidence that the church offered sainthood or a well-equipped flotilla of ships, and while some churchmen may have highlighted Muslim atrocities in order to spur Christians to action, it was not an official part of the offer.

When Preaching the First Crusade,some Churchmen in Western Europe Offered