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.
About the author
Hani Takla is the founding president of the Saint Shenouda the Archimandrite Coptic Society.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 416 ● ISBN 9781617976407 ● File size 8.0 MB ● Editor Gawdat Gabra & Hany N. Takla ● Publisher The American University in Cairo Press ● Country US ● Published 2015 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 6533573 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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