HISTORY CHANNEL TO AIR 'SECRETS OF THE KORAN'

[PsychoDad]

HISTORY CHANNEL TO AIR 'SECRETS OF THE KORAN'
http://www.historychannel.com/

SECRETS OF THE KORAN, PART 1
Premieres: Thursday, March 2 @ 9pm ET/PT

The Koran--one of the most influential religious books of all time. Muslims worldwide believe the Koran is God's guidance, a sourcebook to help believers follow the right path. But much of the non-Muslim world sees the Koran as a text shrouded in mystery...and controversy. We'll attempt to demystify and explain the text: where it came from, what it says, and what it means. Like any holy scripture, the Koran can't be separated from its historical context. We'll examine the history of the verses and also their implications for modern times, as well as 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. The program will get at the heart of one of the world's holiest books, capturing its majesty and mystery and illuminating for the audience the very foundation of Islam.

SECRETS OF THE KORAN, PART 2
Premieres: Thursday, March 9 @ 9pm ET/PT

In this hour, we explore what role the Koran has played throughout Islamic history. From the 500-year Golden Age of Islam, to the legendary clashes of Muslim and Christian forces during the times of the Crusades, we'll identify what influence the Koran had on the individuals living out those momentous events. We also look at the use of the word jihad, its meaning within the Koran, and how the concept has been used by others including modern-day Islamic radicals. The messages in Islam's holy book have been used to launch some of the world's greatest civilizations, and at times its interpretations have been used as justification for acts of violence. We'll attempt to get at the heart of one of the world's holiest books, capturing its majesty and mystery, and illuminating for the audience the very foundation of Islam.

[PsychoDad]

1. Both episodes were on tonight.

Did anyone catch them? What did you think?

Peace.

[Wordie]

2. I checked the program guide that comes with the Sunday paper, but the

second installment you mention in the OP wasn't listed for Thursday, March 9 - they show that a different program will play at that time. Has there been a change in the schedule, PsychoDad? I suppose it could be something about my local cable channel, but don't the History Channel's programs play nationally?

I'm really sorry I missed this. Do you think it will repeat again?

[PsychoDad]

3. I wasn't expecting it either....

But part 2 came on right after part 1 on the 9th.

Chances are they will air both again when the second one was originally scheduled.

It was a pretty good program for non-muslims to learn a bit about the Quran, what it says, and how extremist Islam co-opted some of the verses and began.

Highly recommended.

Peace.

[Hatalles]

4. I received a DVD copy this weekend...

... haven't watched it yet but plan on doing so when I can find some free time. Caught a few parts of it... looked pretty good.