St. John of Damascus: A Christian Scholar Dialogue on Islam

St. John of Damascus: A Christian Scholar’s Dialogue on Islam in This video we explores the fascinating story of John of Damascus, a Christian scholar who lived in the 8th century and engaged in a dialogue with Muslims. The video delves into John’s background and his role in the Christian church during his time, as well as his encounters with Islamic scholars and his writing on Islam. Through expert interviews and historical analysis, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of John’s contributions to interfaith dialogue and the impact of his work on relations between Christians and Muslims. The video also highlights the relevance of John’s legacy in our current world, where interfaith dialogue remains an important topic for building understanding and peace. John the Damascene had formed an idea about the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, that he was a claimant of a prophethood and not a true prophet. He learned from the Jews and Christians the texts of the Torah and the Gospel. He pretended