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

by Jill Kamil

Overview

The Copts - the indigenous Christians of Egypt - declared their independence from Byzantine Christianity when they appointed their own patriarchs in the sixth century. Jill Kamil has written an angaging and accessible survey of the history of Christianity on Egypt, through its development under Rome, Byzantium and Islam, to modern times.Drawing on

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136797866
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/05/2002
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Jill Kamil

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

'Jill Kamil has provided us with an important resource for Coptic Studies ... At her sharpest and best, Jill Kamil can be described as the finest agent provocateur of Coptic Studies.' - Watani

'This is an attractively produced and lively written introduction to the religious culture and history of the Coptic chruch in Egypt.' - International Review of Biblical Studies

'Jill Kamil has provided us with an important resource for Coptic Studies ... At her sharpest and best, Jill Kamil can be described as the finest agent provocateur of Coptic Studies.' - Watani

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