The Churches And Monasteries Of Egypt And Some Neighboring Countries

By Abu Salih the Armenian, Abu Salih Al-Armani, Abu Salih

Book Overview

The Churches And Monasteries Of Egypt And Some Neighboring Countries is a comprehensive book written by Abu Salih, a Coptic Christian bishop who lived in the 13th century. The book is a detailed account of the churches and monasteries that existed in Egypt and some neighboring countries during that time. Abu Salih describes the history, architecture, and religious significance of each church and monastery he visited. He also provides information on the saints and martyrs who were associated with these places of worship. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different region of Egypt and neighboring countries. Abu Salih describes the churches and monasteries in Alexandria, Cairo, Upper Egypt, Nubia, and Ethiopia. The Churches And Monasteries Of Egypt And Some Neighboring Countries is not only a valuable historical document but also an important source of information for those interested in the history of Christianity in Egypt and the Middle East. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of this region.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: 1430455632
• ISBN13: 9781430455639
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"