Christianity and Monasticism in Middle Egypt

Minya and Asyut

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Monasticism, Church, Orthodox Churches, Church History
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Author: ISBN: 9781617976407
Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press Publication: November 20, 2015
Imprint: The American University in Cairo Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781617976407
Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press
Publication: November 20, 2015
Imprint: The American University in Cairo Press
Language: English

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.

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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.

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