Marqus Ibn Qunbar's Master and Disciple - Coptic Medieval Controversy on Auricular Confession

Marqus ibn Qunbar's Master and Disciple offers the critical edition and translation of a theological treatise that is published here for the first time. Marqus (+1208), a Coptic priest, was a controversial figure who challenged the Coptic hierarchs and eventually joined the Melkites. He argued that auricular confession is indispensible for salvation, but his superiors considered such teaching foreign to the Coptic heritage and incompatible with the Bible and Didascalia. For them, forgiveness is granted through repentance, the liturgy, and general absolution. The contentious disagreement sparked by Marqus among the Coptic community remains a subject of ongoing debate among Christians.

About the author

Botros K. Sadek, Ph.D. & M.A. (2020), Claremont Graduate University, Th.M & M.A. (2016), St Vladimir's Orthodox Seminary, is an Independent Scholar of Coptology and Historical Theology who has published monographs, translations, and articles, including Cyril ibn Laqlaq's Book of Confession (Brill, 2023).

Product details

• Authors: Botros K Sadek, Botros Sadek
• Publisher: Brill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2024
• EAN: 9789004699373
• ISBN: 978-90-04-69937-3
• No. of pages: 262
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 242 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 549 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity