Jews Under Islam
Clip: Season 1 | 3m 8s
Simon Schama visits Cairo, once home to a thriving Jewish community.
Simon Schama visits Cairo to explore the historical relationship between Jews and Islam. With no accusation of Christ killing to contend with, Jews under Islamic rule were spared the demonization they suffered under Christendom and Arabia was, for a time, home to thriving Jewish communities.
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Jews Under Islam
Clip: Season 1 | 3m 8s
Simon Schama visits Cairo to explore the historical relationship between Jews and Islam. With no accusation of Christ killing to contend with, Jews under Islamic rule were spared the demonization they suffered under Christendom and Arabia was, for a time, home to thriving Jewish communities.
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