The myth of the flat earth theory

Orthodox Christians, perhaps, but surely not Catholic, and both were bitter rivals as much as Christians and Muslims were
The Orthodox and Catholics were bitter rivals? I find that interesting, could you provide any links?

And yes, it was defensive: the Muslims attacked (and not just around Israel either, but also in the west on the Iberian pennisula) and the Christians had to defend themselves and their faith.

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