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Christianity and monasticism in Middle Egypt : al-Minya and Asyut / edited by Gawdat Gabra, Hany N. Takla.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Christianity and Monasticism
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Coptic Church--History.
- Coptic Church.
- Coptic monasticism and religious orders--Egypt.
- Coptic monasticism and religious orders.
- Egypt--Church history.
- Egypt.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (xxix, 384 pages) : illustrations, maps
- Place of Publication:
- Cairo ; New York : The American University in Cairo Press, 2015.
- Summary:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781617976407
- 1617976407
- OCLC:
- 1195822079
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