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

ISBN-13: 9780415642316 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 334 str.

Jill Kamil

Opis

Jill Kamil has written an engaging and accessible survey of the history of Christianity on Egypt, through its development under Rome, Byzantium and Islam, to modern times.

Spis treści

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

O autorze

Jill Kamil