The Coptic Christian Heritage : History, Faith and Culture
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0415781027
ISBN-13
9780415781022
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 21st, 2013
Print length
296 Pages
Weight
622 grams
Dimensions
24.10 x 16.50 x 1.80 cms
Product Classification:
History of religionOrthodox & Oriental Churches
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This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the heritage of Coptic Christians. The contributors combine academic expertise with intimate and practical knowledge of the Coptic Orthodox Church and Coptic heritage. The chapters explore historical, cultural, literary and material aspects.
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the heritage of Coptic Christians. The contributors combine academic expertise with intimate and practical knowledge of the Coptic Orthodox Church and Coptic heritage. The chapters explore historical, cultural, literary and material aspects, including:
- the history of Christianity in Egypt, from the pre-Christian era to the modern day
- Coptic religious culture: theology, monasticism, spirituality, liturgy and music
- the Coptic language, linguistic expressions of the Coptic heritage and literary production in Greek, Coptic and Arabic .
- material culture and artistic expression of the Copts: from icons, mosaics and frescos to manuscript illuminations, woodwork and textiles.
Students will find The Coptic Christian Heritage an invaluable introduction, whilst scholars will find its breadth provides a helpful context for specialised research.
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