Christianity and Monasticism in Middle Egypt: Minya and Asyut

by Gawdat Gabra (Editor), Hany N. Takla (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617976407
Publisher:	American University in Cairo Press, The
Publication date:	11/20/2015
Series:	Christianity and Monasticism
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	416
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Gawdat Gabra is the former director of the Coptic Museum and the author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books on the history and culture of Egyptian Christianity, including The History and Religious Heritage of Old Cairo (AUC Press, 2013). He is currently visiting professor of Coptic studies at Claremont Graduate University, California. Hany N. Takla
Gawdat Gabra is the former director of the Coptic Museum, emeritus clinical professor of Coptic Studies at Claremont Graduate University, California, and chief editor of the St. Mark Foundation for Coptic History Studies. He has authored or edited numerous books on the history and culture of Egyptian Christianity, including The History and Religious Heritage of Old Cairo (AUC Press, 2011) and Coptic Civilization: Two Thousand Years of Christianity in Egypt (AUC Press, 2014).
Hani Takla is the founding president of the Saint Shenouda the Archimandrite Coptic Society.