The A to Z of the Coptic Church (The A to Z Guide Series)

Gabra, Gawdat

ISBN 10: 0810868946 / ISBN 13: 9780810868946

Published by Scarecrow Press, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The A to Z of the Coptic Church (The A to Z Guide Series)
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810868946
• ISBN 13: 9780810868946
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

During the first century, Saint Mark brought Christianity to Egypt and in so doing, formed the basis for the Coptic Orthodox Church. Today, Copts, members of the Coptic Church, compromise the largest Christian Community in the Middle East. The Coptic Church is more than 19 centuries old and has produced thousands of texts and biblical and theological studies. During the last half of the 20th century, however, economic and political discrimination has forced between 400,000 and one million Copts to emigrate from Egypt, with the majority settling in North America and Australia.The A to Z of the Coptic Church details the history of one of the oldest Christian churches. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and more than 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, organizations, and structures; the theology and practices of the church; its literature and liturgy; and monasteries and churches.

About the Author

Gawdat Gabra is the former director of the Coptic Museum, a member of the board of the Society of Coptic Archaeology, and chief editor of the St. Mark Foundation for Coptic History Studies.