One of the most extraordinary developments of the Crusading Movement, described here by Mr. Michael Davies, was the creation of the Crusading Orders: the Knights of the Temple and of the Hospital, the Teutonic Knights, and the many similar organizations coming out of Spain. The reasons for their formation, their joint spiritual, charitable, and military character, and their achievements and problems are treated. Taken from: Crusading, the Crusader & the Christian Order - 2002 VonHildebrand Institute