Christianity and Monasticism in Middle Egypt
Author:   Gawdat Gabra ,  Hany N. Takla (Saint Shenouda the Archimandrite Coptic Society)
Publisher:   The American University in Cairo Press
ISBN:  

9789774166631


Pages:   352
Publication Date:   30 September 2015
Format:   Hardback
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Christianity and monasticism have long flourished along the Nile in Middle Egypt, the region stretching from al-Bahnasa (Oxyrhynchus) to Dayr al-Ganadla. The contributors to this volume, international specialists in Coptology from around the world, examine various aspects of Coptic civilization in Middle 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 in the region.

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Author:   Gawdat Gabra ,  Hany N. Takla (Saint Shenouda the Archimandrite Coptic Society)
Publisher:   The American University in Cairo Press
Imprint:   The American University in Cairo Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.00cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.830kg
ISBN:  

9789774166631


ISBN 10:   9774166639
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   30 September 2015
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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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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