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5 out of 5 stars
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David
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04-21-15
A Must Read
Refreshing in its complete absence of political correctness, this book illuminates the most pressing issue in contemporary times. I'm giving it as gifts to friends and politicians.
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5 out of 5 stars
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G. A. Miller
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02-01-16
Every Non-Muslim Should Read This Book
This is a very honest and balanced look at the reality that is Islam. And Islam is what it is because of the Koran. While the Koran is what it is because of the life, teachings and example of Mohammad, the founder and dictator of the Koran (he was illiterate and could not read or write).
The author, Robert Spence, is not quite as conservative as I am, but his research, explanations, opinions and conclusions are quite sound. He is very gracious toward the "moderate" Muslim while not yielding to Political Correctness or white-washing the very real problem of Jihadist Islam. He makes a clear case to prove that Jihad cannot be legitimately understood apart from Mohammad's war on the infidel and his call for his followers to follow suit, which explains the constant war (including that which has existed among the differing Islamic sects since the "wars of apostasy" after Mohammad's death) and bloodshed throughout the 1,400 year history of Islam.
The narrator, Lloyd James, is one of the best in the business. A very well-read, clear narration on his part put the icing on the cake for a 5 star rating of this audio book.
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4 out of 5 stars
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C Weston
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10-16-16
Thorough coverage of the koran
Spencers trot through the Koran is highly informative although focused on Medina Muslim concepts. A worthwhile read for anyone interested in the theological underpinning of Jihad and misogyny
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5 out of 5 stars
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Warren
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11-20-17
Most insightful and honest book I own
this book helped answer so many questions rust i may never have found the honest answer to. So insightful and refreshingly truthful.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Amanda
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11-23-17
Eye opening until...
Spencer quotes Geert Wilders, then a level incredulity can be forgiven. It would be like using Pauline Hanson to prop up the same arguments. Context is everything, of course, and this is mentioned in the book, but I’m sure that while the authors’ research is extensive, there is bound to be a level of cherry picking used to dismantle the “apologists” self same level of selective quotation to support the holy book. Have a listen with an open mind and make your own decision.
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3 out of 5 stars
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VeicsUv9
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06-14-15
Gets bogged down in details
As an atheist interested in modern world affairs, I sought an understanding of the ideas of Islam. The book seemed to get bogged down in details of 'verse x' versus 'verse y', and complicated comparisons with the other Abrehamic religions (Judaism and Christianity). I didn't finish the book with a clear idea of the ideas of Islam. The reader was ok, but not excellent - a slightly annoying American accent.
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