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The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt

The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt

Butler, Alfred J.

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African HistoryFiction AnthologiesEgypt

ISBN10: 116263409X
ISBN13: 9781162634098
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 828
Weight: 3.07
Height: 1.64 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt is a book written by Alfred J. Butler that provides a detailed account of the history, architecture, and art of the Coptic churches in Egypt. The book covers the period from the early Christian era to the present day, highlighting the evolution of Coptic art and architecture over time. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the architectural styles and techniques used in the construction of these ancient churches, as well as the religious and cultural significance of their artwork and decorations. The book also explores the role of the Coptic Church in Egyptian society, including its relationship with the ruling powers and its influence on the culture and traditions of the country. The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history and culture of Egypt and the Coptic Church.1884. This contains both Volume I and II of this work. The word Copt is derived from the Greek word Aigyptos, which was, in turn, derived from Hikaptah, one of the names for Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. The modern use of the term Coptic describes Egyptian Christians, as well as the last stage of the ancient Egyptian language script. Also, it describes the distinctive art and architecture that developed as an early expression of the new faith. The Coptic Church is based on the teachings of Saint Mark who brought Christianity to Egypt during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero in the first century, a dozen of years after the Lord's ascension. Contents Volume I.: On the Structure of Coptic Churches in General; The Church of Dair Mari Mina at Old Cairo; Dair Abu's Sifain at Old Cairo; The Ancient Roman Fortress of Babylon and the Churches within It; The Minor Churches of Old Cairo; The Churches in Cairo; The Monasteries of the Natrun Valley in the Libyan Desert; and the Churches of Upper Egypt. Contents Volume II.: The Coptic Altar; Eucharistic Vessels and Altar Furniture; The Furniture and Ornaments of the Sacred Building; The Ecclesiastical Vestments of the Coptic Clergy; Books, Language, and Literature; The Seven Sacraments; Various Rites and Ceremonies of the Church; and Legends of the Saints.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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