Among the Copts brings the reader face to face with the Christians of Egypt, offering a comprehensive presentation of the life and thought of the Coptic Orthodox Church at the turn of the millennium. The book explores all the important themes of the Copts from the earliest moments of Christian history to the present day, achieving an impressive balance between a critical re-examination of Coptic history and original research. The work includes sections on history, liturgy, art, theology, monasticism, politics, mission and martyrdom.