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Christianity and monasticism have long flourished in the northern part of Upper Egypt and in the Nile Delta, from Beni Suef to the Mediterranean coast. The contributors to this volume, international specialists in Coptology from around the world, examine various aspects of Coptic civilization in northern 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.

Christianity and Monasticism in Northern Egypt: Beni Suef, Giza, and the Nile Delta

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Christianity and monasticism have long flourished in the northern part of Upper Egypt and in the Nile Delta, from Beni... Read more

    Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press
    Publication Date: 25/08/2017
    ISBN13: 9789774167775, 978-9774167775
    ISBN10: 9774167775

    Number of Pages: 384

    Non Fiction , Religion

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    Christianity and monasticism have long flourished in the northern part of Upper Egypt and in the Nile Delta, from Beni Suef to the Mediterranean coast. The contributors to this volume, international specialists in Coptology from around the world, examine various aspects of Coptic civilization in northern 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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