| Description |
1 videodisc (91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Performer |
Part one: Narrator, Edward Herrmann ; commentators, Akbar Ahmed, Jonathan Brockopp, Reza Aslan, Andrew Rippin, Irfan Omar, Sherman A. Jackson, John Esposito, Jane McAuliffe, Richard Bulliet, Wadad Kadi, Fred Donner, Mahmoud Ayoub, Tariq Ali. Part two: Khaled About El Fadi, Carole Hillenbrand, Thomas Madden. |
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Muhammad: Narrated by Steven Friedman ; commentators, Muqtedar Khan, Karen Armstrong, John Esposito, Hibbra Abugideiri, Fred Donner, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Khaled Abou El Fadl, Anjum Mir. |
| Credits |
Part one: Director of photography, Greg Gricus; editors, Emil Enev, Neal Oswald ; original music, Steve Mullen ; guitar and electric oud, Fareed Haque ; consultants, Maysam Al Farudi, Farid Znaidia. Part two: . Muhammad: Editor, Katie Smith ; researcher, Nicki Woodard ; original music, Linda Martinez ; calligraphy by Hassan Al-Rawi. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast as episodes of the television series Decoding the Past on The History Channel. |
| Summary |
For some billion people worldwide, it is the Holy Scripture, the word of God and his prophet. For others, it is no more than a historical artifact that has left an indelible imprint on the world. It is the Koran. This film examines the history of the work that many outside Islam find impenetrable and mysterious, and explores the striking similarities and differences between the Koran and the Bible--and the ways in which Muslims believe the Koran corrects some of the Jewish and Christian scriptures. Leading religious scholars, Islamic scholars, and holy men detail the history of the Koran from the Golden Age of Islam to the modern rise of jihadism. This film provides a guide to understanding the fundamental work that has shaped the Muslim faith for over 1,400 years, and continues to influence modern history. |
| Contents |
Part one: Age of ignorance -- Powerful messages -- New laws -- Writing the Koran -- Only true interpreter -- Credits / producer/writer, Alexandra Dawson ; produced by Towers Productions, Inc. for the History Channel (2006) (45 min.). |
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Part two: Knowledge -- Crusades -- Unresolved conflict -- Fundamentalist doctrine -- Diverse Islam -- Credits / producer, Alex Flaster ; produced by Towers Productions, Inc. for the History Channel (2006) (46 min.). |
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Bonus program: Muhammad / produced and written by David DeVries ; produced by Greystone Communications Inc. for A&E Network (2003) (44 min.). |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Muḥammad, Prophet, -632 -- Biography.
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Muḥammad, Prophet, -632 -- Prophetic office.
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Qurʼan.
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Qurʼan -- History.
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Qurʼan -- Comparative studies.
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Qurʼan -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History, Ancient.
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Islam -- History.
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Islam -- Doctrines.
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Islam and politics.
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Islam -- 21st century.
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Islam -- Social aspects.
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Jihad -- History.
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Arabian Peninsula -- History.
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Middle East -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Nonfiction television programs.
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Historical relevision programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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| Added Author |
Dawson, Alexandra. Screenwriter. Producer.
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Flaster, Alex. Producer.
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Herrmann, Edward, 1943-2014. Narrator.
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DeVries, David. Screenwriter. Producer.
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Friedman, Steven. Narrator.
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Towers Productions, Inc.
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Greystone Communications.
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History Channel (Television network)
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Arts and Entertainment Network.
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New Video Group.
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| Added Title |
Decoding the past (Television program)
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Biography (Television program)
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| ISBN |
0767090683 |
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9780767090681 |
| Standard No. |
733961759051 |
| Music No. |
AAE-75905 The History Channel |
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