Christ in turn" (). The poet-chronicler also employs Biblical exempla in the mouth of Benedict of Modena to liken the Pisans (and their allies) to the Israelites at the Battle of Jericho, to David and to Judas Maccabeus. The poet expected men like Benedict to employ extended metaphors like this; rather than simply offer the soldier a divine reward for good service he should invite him to take his place in an ongoing historical drama. Notes External links Carmen in vicotriam Pisanorum at The Latin Library 11th-century Latin books History of Pisa Republic of Pisa 1080s books