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The Golden Age of Islam

The Golden Age of Islam

Written by: David DiMeo
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 Exploring the Intellectual, Scientific and Cultural Achievements of Islamic CivilizationCopyright 2018 All rights reserved. Social Sciences
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  • 68 - (6.2) Muslim-Christian Encounters II

    68 - (6.2) Muslim-Christian Encounters II
    Sep 21 2022

    The Caliph al-Mahdi and Patriarch Timothy I had a famous debate at the height of the Abbasid Caliphate about the differences between Christianity and Islam, over a thousand years ago. It stands as one of the greatest examples of mutual understanding and respect between the two faiths.
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    1 hr
  • 67 - (6.1) Christian-Muslim Encounters I

    67 - (6.1) Christian-Muslim Encounters I
    Aug 21 2022

    One of the first Christian writers to write about Islam was the Orthodox monk, St. John of Damascus. Writing from the center of the Umayyad Caliphate, he offered harsh warnings about Islam in his book of heresies. It was the first of many attempts of Christian Europe to deal with the coming of Islam, but John is still quoted today as an authority.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 66 (0.3) - The early life of The Prophet

    66 (0.3) - The early life of The Prophet
    Aug 5 2022

    In this episode, we look at the early biographies of The Prophet Muhammad from his origins to the beginning of his prophetic ministry.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
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