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The resulting call resonated deeply, leading to the emergence of the People’s Crusade. Thousands of ordinary citizens, motivated more by emotion than martial prowess, set out with little more than faith as their armor. Spirited leaders like Peter the Hermit galvanized these masses, yet this initial wave culminated in chaos, as many turned their violence against Jewish communities in Europe, marking an early dark chapter of violence in the name of faith.