"This book tells the story of the Copts of Egypt throughout the ages, the descendants of the great Pharaohs of Egypt"--Back cover

An engaging survey of Coptic Christianity in Egypt since Pharaonic times, through its development under Rome, Byzantium, Islam and beyond. Ideal reading for stu

Explores the history, theology, and culture of the Coptic Orthodoxy, discussing key figures in the renewal of the church, and examining the role of women within

Chiefly interested in the early modern period, 1517-1798.