Author: Massimo Capuani
Title: Christian Egypt: Coptic Art and Monuments through Two Millennia
Description: The American University in Cairo Press, 2002. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. 9789774246753 Firmly bound, clean unmarked pages; bright unclipped jacket. Almost as new. The Coptic Church owes it existence to the evangelization of Egypt by St Mark and thus claims to be one of the churches most faithful to the biblical message of the beginnings of Christianity. This book is the result of a comprehensive examination of the archaeological studies and historical literature of Coptic Christian monasteries and churches, supported by photographs and architectural drawings, as well as many colour plates. In it, Gawdat Gabra shares his knowledge of contemporary archaeological activity and the most recent consensus regarding the dates and other questions concerning churches and monasteries. The contributions of Otto Meinardus and Marie-Helene Rutschowscaya offer comprehensive surveys of the 2000-year history of the Coptic Church and of the artistic expression of the Coptic world. 272 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion & Theology; ISBN/EAN: 9789774246753. Inventory No: dscf11381.
Keywords: BZDB229 Religion & Theology; Christian Egypt Coptic Art and Monuments through Two Millennia Massimo Capuani
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Title: Christian Egypt: Coptic Art and Monuments through Two Millennia
Description: The American University in Cairo Press, 2002. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. 9789774246753 Firmly bound, clean unmarked pages; bright unclipped jacket. Almost as new. The Coptic Church owes it existence to the evangelization of Egypt by St Mark and thus claims to be one of the churches most faithful to the biblical message of the beginnings of Christianity. This book is the result of a comprehensive examination of the archaeological studies and historical literature of Coptic Christian monasteries and churches, supported by photographs and architectural drawings, as well as many colour plates. In it, Gawdat Gabra shares his knowledge of contemporary archaeological activity and the most recent consensus regarding the dates and other questions concerning churches and monasteries. The contributions of Otto Meinardus and Marie-Helene Rutschowscaya offer comprehensive surveys of the 2000-year history of the Coptic Church and of the artistic expression of the Coptic world. 272 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion & Theology; ISBN/EAN: 9789774246753. Inventory No: dscf11381.
Keywords: BZDB229 Religion & Theology; Christian Egypt Coptic Art and Monuments through Two Millennia Massimo Capuani
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- Book number: dscf11381
- Book number: dscf11381
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