Early Egyptian Christianity: From Its Origins to 451 CE (Brill's Scholars' List) - Softcover

Griggs, C Wilfred

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9004119264 ISBN 13: 9789004119260

Publisher: Brill, 2000

Synopsis

In this well-documented and clear study, the history of Christianity in Egypt is discussed, from its earliest recorded origins until 451 CE, when the Egyptian Coptic Church became the national religion. During this period, we observe the development of features unique to Egyptian Christianity, such as the imposition of Catholic ecclesiasticism in Alexandria and southward. This study will greatly contribute to an increased understanding of early Egyptian Christian history, as well as to the understanding of early Christianity in general.

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Review:

From reviews of the hardcover edition:
'...well told...'
W.H.C. Frend, Journal of Ecclesiastical History, 1991
'...a well-documented and clear study...'
Samir Khalil Samir, Theological Book Review, 1990

Synopsis:

The history of early Christianity is of continuing significance and interest to a sizable portion of the world's population. This study focuses on the history of Christianity in Egypt from its earliest recorded origins to the Council of Chalcedon in 451 CE, when the Eyptian Coptic Church became a national religion because of its separation from the Catholic University. Within this time period, one can observe the development of features unique to Egyptian Christianity, the imposition of Catholic ecclesiasticism in Alexandria and southward, and the presence of forces which would lead to the establishment of a national religion. This study should contribute to an increased understanding of early Egyptian Christian history and the manner in which that religion was dispersed in other countries, as well as to the general history of early Christianity.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brill
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 9004119264
• ISBN 13: 9789004119260
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284