Modern Egypt, Its Witness To Christ: Lectures After A Visit To Egypt In 1883

By Henry Bickersteth Ottley

Book Overview

""Modern Egypt, Its Witness To Christ: Lectures After A Visit To Egypt In 1883"" is a book written by Henry Bickersteth Ottley. The book provides a comprehensive account of Egypt during the 19th century, with a particular focus on the country's religious landscape. Ottley's observations are based on his visit to Egypt in 1883, during which he gave a series of lectures on the subject of Christianity in the country. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Egypt's religious and cultural heritage. Ottley discusses the history of Christianity in Egypt, from its early days as a minority religion to its growth and influence in the modern era. He also examines the role of Islam in Egyptian society, and how it has shaped the country's culture and politics. Throughout the book, Ottley offers his own insights and observations on the challenges facing the Christian community in Egypt. He discusses the difficulties of evangelizing in a predominantly Muslim society, as well as the need for greater unity and cooperation among Christian denominations. Overall, ""Modern Egypt, Its Witness To Christ"" is a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in Egypt's history, and the role of religion in shaping the country's identity. It offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in the Middle East, as well as those interested in the broader cultural and political landscape of Egypt.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432660810
• ISBN13: 9781432660819
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"