Christianity and Monasticism in Middle Egypt : Minya and Asyut PDF
Edited by Gawdat Gabra, Hany Takla
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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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- Format:PDF
- Pages:416 pages
- Publisher:The American University in Cairo Press
- Publication Date:20/11/2015
- ISBN:9781617976414
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:416 pages
- Publisher:The American University in Cairo Press
- Publication Date:20/11/2015
- ISBN:9781617976414