From a Simon and Schuster write-up: �In Defenders of the West, the author of Sword and Scimitar follows up with vivid and dramatic profiles of eight extraordinary warriors�some saints, some sinners�who defended the Christian West against Islamic invasions. Discover the real Count Dracula, Spain�s El Cid, England�s Richard Lionheart, and many other historical figures, whose true and original claim to fame revolved around their defiant stance against jihadist aggression. With sixteen full color pages of photos and illustrations, Defenders of the West is an instructive and inspiring read. Whereas Sword and Scimitar revolved around decisive battles, Defenders of the West revolves around decisive men.� Today we talk with the author of this book. He explains some of his personal habits � how he reads the New Testament in the original Greek, and how he is fluent in Arabic. Of significance is the scholarly practice he used, that of working with original source documents. Participants: Raymond Ibrahim, Dan Elmendorf