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from: A&E Home Video See Larger Image List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $21.99 You Save: $2.96 (12%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $11.95 Third Party New Price: $11.89 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: A&E EAN: 0733961759051 Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: A&E Home Video Manufacturer: A&E Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: A&E Home Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: July 25, 2006 Running Time: 91 minutes Sales Rank: 27549 Studio: A&E Home Video Theatrical Release Date: 2006 Related Items: Inside Islam (History Channel) National Geographic - Inside Mecca Empires - Islam: Empire of Faith The Message (30th Anniversary Edition) Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet see more Editorial Review: Product Description: 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.System Requirements:Running Time 91 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 733961759051 Manufacturer No: AAE-75905 Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - I liked it. Well researched. Very informative. The first disk is basically about how Islam began and how the Quran was written, and the second disk talks about some of the passages in the book. Rating: - Nothing to see Added nothing, no single new inforamtion can be found in this title. Dont waste your money. Rating: - Basic Overview "Decoding The Past: Secrets Of The Koran" is a good documentary covering all the basics of the Holy book of Islam. Additionally, a biography of prophet Muhammad is included as a special feature, which I thought was a welcome bonus. The Secrets Of The Koran is a well done, well researched DVD, covering most of the questions a typical Westerner might have about Islam's interpretation of this holy text. One thing I found appealing is the fact that the program addresses extremism in Islam, ... Read More Rating: - Introductions to the message and Messenger of Islam I'm very pleased with this DVD, which actually contains two programs: "Secrets of the Koran" and, as a bonus feature, "Muhammad" from A&E's "Biography" series. I've been using excerpts from both of these programs in teaching undergraduate courses on world religions. Both programs honor the Muslim tradition of not depicting Muhammad or members of his immediate family. "SECRETS OF THE KORAN" (91 min.) is an excellent documentary on the history of the Koran and its interpretation. Topics include ... Read More Rating: - Fascinating Having watched it when it aired on television, I had decided I had to own this. This helped me to better understand the Koran. It is one thing to have read the Koran, it is another to have it explained (such as it were) by Muslims and scholars. All in all, this was a very informative, well presented look into the Koran and Islam; where it came from and where it may go in the future. see more Browse for similar items by category: Documentary - Genres - DVD - Video - General A&E Home Video - Television - Genres - DVD - Video - All A&E Titles History Channel - Television - Genres - DVD - Video - Decoding the Past Titles - Custom Stores - Specialty Stores - DVD - Video - ( D ) Format (binding) - Refinements - DVD - Video - DVD