Dates That Made History S3E8 — 1143 - The Translation of the Quran

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Dates That Made History•Season 3•Episode 8

1143 - The Translation of the Quran

7.5/10 · 6 votesNov 30, 202527 min

Ranked #3 of 15 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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When the Abbot of Cluny traveled to Spain in 1143 to commission a Latin translation of the Quran, he was not seeking dialogue, but rather to understand Islam in order to better combat it. The story of this first translation tells of encounter and resistance

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Episode Summary

"1143 - The Translation of the Quran" is episode 8 of Dates That Made History season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 6 votes, ranking #3 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on November 30, 2025.

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