Christianity in the Land of the Pharaohs - The Coptic Orthodox Church

Zusatztext 'Jill Kamil has provided us with an important resource for Coptic Studies ... At her sharpest and best! Jill Kamil can be described as the finest agent provocateur of Coptic Studies.' - Watani Informationen zum Autor Jill Kamil Klappentext An engaging survey of Coptic Christianity in Egypt since Pharaonic times, through its development under Rome, Byzantium, Islam and beyond. Ideal reading for students of Egyptian history and Christianity. Zusammenfassung An engaging survey of Coptic Christianity in Egypt since Pharaonic times, through its development under Rome, Byzantium, Islam and beyond. Ideal reading for students of Egyptian history and Christianity. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Worship of the Holy Virgin and the Holy Family in Egypt 2. Desert Fathers Ancient and Modern 3. Oppression and Faith under Roman Rule 4. Knowledge versus Faith 5. Martyrs and Pachomian Monasticism 6. The War against Paganism and Christian Reflection of its Art 7. Conversion, Controversy and National Identity 8. Coptic Christianity Develops its Own Style 9. Change and Continuity under Islam 10. Restoration and Revival Epilogue Glossary Bibliography Appendix - Saints and Martyrs

Product details

• Authors: Jill Kamil, Kamil Jill
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2012
• EAN: 9780415642316
• ISBN: 978-0-415-64231-6
• No. of pages: 334
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; HISTORY / Ancient / General, RELIGION / Christianity / History, Religion: general, Christianity, History of Religion, Church history, Ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, Ancient Egyptian religion & mythology, Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches