Publisher's Synopsis
The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt is a book written by Alfred J. Butler that provides a comprehensive account of the history and architecture of the Coptic churches in Egypt. The book explores the origins of the Coptic Church and its development over time, including the influence of Christianity and Islam on its evolution. The author also delves into the construction of the churches, examining their design, decoration, and symbolism. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams that help to bring the churches to life. Overall, The Ancient Coptic Churches of Egypt is an informative and engaging read that will appeal to anyone interested in the history and culture of Egypt.1884. This contains both Volume I and II of this work. The word Copt is derived from the Greek word Aigyptos, which was, in turn, derived from Hikaptah, one of the names for Memphis, the first capital of Ancient Egypt. The modern use of the term Coptic describes Egyptian Christians, as well as the last stage of the ancient Egyptian language script. Also, it describes the distinctive art and architecture that developed as an early expression of the new faith. The Coptic Church is based on the teachings of Saint Mark who brought Christianity to Egypt during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero in the first century, a dozen of years after the Lord's ascension. Contents Volume I.: On the Structure of Coptic Churches in General; The Church of Dair Mari Mina at Old Cairo; Dair Abu's Sifain at Old Cairo; The Ancient Roman Fortress of Babylon and the Churches within It; The Minor Churches of Old Cairo; The Churches in Cairo; The Monasteries of the Natrun Valley in the Libyan Desert; and the Churches of Upper Egypt. Contents Volume II.: The Coptic Altar; Eucharistic Vessels and Altar Furniture; The Furniture and Ornaments of the Sacred Building; The Ecclesiastical Vestments of the Coptic Clergy; Books, Language, and Literature; The Seven Sacraments; Various Rites and Ceremonies of the Church; and Legends of the Saints.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.
