Islamic Golden Age

tv show

poster for Islamic Golden Age

24 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired May 31, 2020

Overview

It is nearly impossible to overstate the power and importance of the crucial 500-year history of the Abbasid Empire. This is your opportunity to get to know the story and the accomplishments of this great period in human civilization. With acclaimed lecturer Eamonn Gearon, get brilliant insights into an era too often overlooked.

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Jewish Scholar in Cairo Moses Maimonides

Season 1 - Episode 16 - 1h 30m

Air Date

May 31, 2020

Overview

The 12th century Jewish scholar Moses Maimonides offers great insight into the relationship among the three Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Delve into the politics of Cordoba in Andalusia, Spain, during the Golden Age, and then consider Maimonides' scholarship - including his philosophy about the relationship between faith and reason.