Among the Copts
Download or Read eBook Among the Copts PDF written by John H. Watson and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : John H. Watson |
| Publisher | : Liverpool University Press |
| Total Pages | : 216 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105111768615 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Among the Copts by : John H. Watson
Book excerpt: A presentation of the life and thought of the Coptic Orthodox Church at the turn of the millennium. The book explores all the important themes of the Copts from the earliest moments of Christian history to the present day, combining a critical re-examination of Coptic history with original research. The work contains several small biographies and numerous vignettes to illustrate the Coptic experience as it is lived. These are presented in sections on history, liturgy, art, theology, monasticism, politics, mission and martyrdom.
