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The Quran

Author: Islamic Scripture

Referenced in 5 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

October 16, 2025

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Mentioned to illustrate Alexander the Great's mythic status extending beyond Western civilization, noting that 'he appears in the Quran, amazingly.'

December 19, 2022

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Discussed in comparison to Jesus as examples of how the divine entered the world - for Muslims the Quran is the word of God, compared to Christians viewing Jesus as God the son

April 14, 2022

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Mentioned as mandating crucifixion as a punishment 'for those who are rebels against God and his prophet,' explaining why the Islamic State reintroduced crucifixion.

January 31, 2022

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Referenced as mentioning Babylon as the home of two angels called Harut and Marut who teach sorcery.

November 29, 2021

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Referenced multiple times as a text Napoleon brought and studied during the expedition. He 'catalogues the Quran, not under religion, but under politics.'