This textbook introduces the reader to the spoken language of Egypt. It is designed to lead the reader on a journey through Egypt, with each chapter introducing new situations, and provides an introduction to many aspects of modern Egyptian culture and life. Beginning with your arrival in the country, each chapter offers the reader examples of everyday phrasal usage and thorough explanations of Arabic grammar. More than a phrasebook and a dictionary, this book is a useful tool for learning the Egyptian Colloquial, combining handy explanations with a systematic approach to the grammatical...

The book presents selected aspects of the legacy that ancient Egypt left on the culture of Coptic, Islamic and modern Egypt. Ancient origin can be traced in numerous different sources and thus the papers in the volume approach the subject from different perspectives. Many connections can be found in the Egyptian traditions in general, as well as in certain specific practices. Inspiration by the ancient times is also very apparent in literature and art.