In Volume 1 of this series; Stephen Davis contended that the themes of “apostolicity; martyrdom; monastic patronage; and theological resistance†were determinative for the cultural construction of Egyptian church leadership in late antiquity. Volume 2; The Coptic Papacy in Islamic Egypt; shows that the medieval Coptic popes (641–1517 CE) were regularly portrayed as standing in continuity with their saintly predecessors; however; at the same time they were active in creating something new; the Coptic Orthodox Church; a community that struggled to preserve a distinctive life and witness within the new Islamic world order. The medieval popes are depicted as ‘living martyrs’ in the Church of the Martyrs; as conductors of an orchestra of holiness; as community representatives hard-pressed by financial obligations and engaged in complex relationships with both Muslim officials and Coptic lay notables; as patrons of a resilient sacred geography that rooted Coptic culture in a network of holy places; and as leaders in both acculturation and resistance to a largely Islamic society. Building on recent advances in the study of sources for Coptic church history; the present volume aims to show how portrayals of the medieval popes provide a window into the religious and social life of their community.
#1399805 in Books Magnes Press 1988Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 2.14 x 6.60 x 9.64l; #File Name: 9652236276766 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Alex Salasgood8 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Very Academic and in depthBy RichardThis is a very academic writing and must be read with intensity. This is not light reading and is only for the student of Christian origins who is willing to devote time and understanding to the what Flusser is saying. It is very detailed and shows the depth of research the author has undergone to write this book.3 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Judaism and the Origins of ChristianityBy Laymond Tucker Jr.I have not yet completed this book;as a matter of fact I am just beginning the book. I have read the introduction 3 times because I do not want to miss a thing. This book was recommended to me by a friend in Israel. I had not heard of the author of this book at that time; since I hear his name every where I turn !Thank you.Pastor Laymond Tucker Jr.
