Coptic Egypt: Christians of the Nile

by Christian Cannuyer

Book Overview

This art-filled treasury unfolds a vivid history of the Egyptian Christians called the Copts. A highly connected story of religion, art, literature, and customs over a period of 2,000 years, the book... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810929791
• ISBN13: 9780810929791
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Coptic Egypt The Christians of the Nile

I found this a facinating little book, well written, colourful and quirky in spots. The illustrations are excellent, if a little small and well integrated with the text. I particularly enjoyed the coverage of textiles and manuscripts. Besides covering the history and archeology of the ancient Copts, the coverage of current dogma and liturgy and the problems experienced by the Copts in modern Egypt gives the book an unusually rounded feel.

Packed

This is a cute little book that is crammed with info and pictures. It is an excellent book to start one on serious study of Christianity in Egypt and the history of Christianity in general.

a beginning

good start for those who want to know more about copts and christianity in egypt

comprehensive and accurate

This book covers the history of the christians of Egypt (the Copts). It is written by an expert on this subject. It covers the history up to the current events. it is easy to read. Loaded with photoes of very high quality. The facts are well presented with even handed opinions and fairness. It is valuable book for any one who has interest in history of Christianity,and Middle East history. The reader does not need to have any background knowledge about the topic because the book progress very smoothly through the history with solid explanation of all events. Highly recommended.