Decoding the past. Secrets of the Koran
(2006)
Nonfiction
DVD
Call Numbers:
DVD/297/DECODING
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
New York : A&E Television Networks : Distributed by New Video, [2006]
©2006
©2006
EDITION
Standard format
DESCRIPTION
1 videodisc (approximately 91 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
ISBN/ISSN
0767090683 AAE-75905, 733961759051
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Originally produced for television in 2006
The Koran is an ancient tome that has been followed by Muslims for thousands of years. This History Channel presentation casts some Western eyes over the book and helps viewers to decipher some of the important passages of the text contained within. The program draws on the wise words of a number of people well versed in the ways of Islam, leading to some fascinating insights on what the Koran means and why it has proved to be so influential
DVD; Dolby digital stereo
Soundtrack in English