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Christianity and Monasticism in Northern Egypt: Beni Suef, Giza, Cairo, and the Nile Delta
Gawdat Gabra
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Hardcover. The legacies of the Coptic Christian presence in northern Egypt from the fourth century to the present day Editor(s): Gabra, Gawdat; Takla, Hany. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150. .
Christianity and monasticism have long flourished in the northern part of Upper Egypt and in the Nile Delta, from Beni Suef to the Mediterranean coast. The contributors to this volume, international specialists in Coptology from around the world, examine various aspects of Coptic civilization in northern Egypt over the past two millennia. The studies explore Coptic art and archaeology, architecture, language, and literature. The artistic heritage of monastic sites in the region is highlighted, attesting to their important legacies.
Christianity and monasticism have long flourished in the northern part of Upper Egypt and in the Nile Delta, from Beni Suef to the Mediterranean coast. The contributors to this volume, international specialists in Coptology from around the world, examine various aspects of Coptic civilization in northern Egypt over the past two millennia. The studies explore Coptic art and archaeology, architecture, language, and literature. The artistic heritage of monastic sites in the region is highlighted, attesting to their important legacies.
Product Details
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Cairo, Egypt
ISBN
9789774167775
SKU
V9789774167775
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About Gawdat Gabra
Gawdat Gabra is the former director of the Coptic Museum and the author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books on the history and culture of Egyptian Christianity, including The History and Religious Heritage of Old Cairo (AUC Press, 2013). He is currently visiting professor of Coptic studies at Claremont Graduate University, California. Hany N. Takla
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