The Rise of Islam

In the 7th century, Islam spread like wildfire, taking down both the Byzantine and Persian Empires. With a thorough analysis of the tenets of Islamic theology, including the historical origins of the anti-Semitism of the Koran, Rabbi Wein uncovers the massive influence Islam held over the world in religion, technology, culture, and war.• Mohammed's failed to attract and convert the Jews• Conversion by the sword - a Moslem invention• The march from Mecca to Medina and the original jihad• The Biblical distortions, especially of the Akeida