An edition of Christian Egypt (2002)

Christian Egypt

Coptic Art and Monuments Through Two Millennia

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An edition of Christian Egypt (2002)

Christian Egypt

Coptic Art and Monuments Through Two Millennia

"The Coptic Church owes its existence to the evangelization of Egypt by St. Mark and thus claims to be one of the churches most faithful to the biblical message of the beginnings. The Copts regard themselves as the true descendents of the ancient people of pharaonic Egypt.".

"The history of their name is a reminder that this part of the world was at the center of an unusually extensive intermixing of populations and regions. The term "Copt" is an alteration of the Greek Aigyptios (Egyptian), which became qibt in Arabic, and gradually came to designate exclusively the community that remained faithful to Christianity in spite of the expansion of Islam.".

"This book is the result of Massimo Capuani's comprehensive examination of the archaeological studies and historical literature of Coptic Christian monasteries and churches, supported by photographs, planimeters, and architectural drawings, as well as many color plates. Gawdat Gabra's thorough knowledge of current archaeological activity and the most recent consensus regarding the dates and other questions concerning churches and monasteries enhance the store of information.

The important contributions of Otto Meinardus and Marie-Helene Rutschowscaya provide comprehensive surveys of the two-thousand year history of the Coptic Church and of the artistic expression of the Coptic world. Together they bring back to life the history of this culture, which today enjoys a remarkable renewal."--BOOK JACKET.

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Publisher
Liturgical Press
Language
English
Pages
272

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Christian Egypt: Coptic Art and Monuments Through Two Millennia
August 2002, Liturgical Press
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Library of Congress
NA4829.C64 C3713 2002, NA4829.C64C3713 2002

The Physical Object

Format
Hardcover
Number of pages
272
Dimensions
11.9 x 9.9 x 0.9 inches
Weight
3.9 pounds

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Open Library
OL8043828M
ISBN 10
0814624065
ISBN 13
9780814624067
LCCN
2002069482
OCLC/WorldCat
123218618
Library Thing
3905054
Goodreads
1760325

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