Christianity and monasticism in Alexandria and the Egyptian deserts /
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The great city of Alexandria is undoubtedly the cradle of Egyptian Christianity, where the Catechetical School was established in the second century and became a leading center in the study of biblical exegesis and theology. According to tradition, St. Mark the Evangelist brought Christianity to Alexandria in the middle of the first century and was martyred in that city, which was to become the residence of Egypt's Coptic patriarchs for nearly eleven centuries. By the fourth century Egyptian monasticism had began to flourish in the Egyptian deserts and countryside. The contributors to this volume, international specialists in Coptology from around the world, examine the various aspects of Coptic civilization in Alexandria and its environs, and in the Egyptian deserts, over the past two millennia. The contributions explore Coptic art, archaeology, architecture, language, and literature. The impact of Alexandrian theology and its cultural heritage as well as the archaeology of its 'university' are highlighted. Christian epigraphy in the Kharga Oasis, the art and architecture of the Bagawat cemetery, and the archaeological site of Kellis (Ismant al-Kharab) with its Manichaean texts are also discussed.
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"A Saint Mark Foundatoin book".
Papers presented at the eighth international symposium of the St. Mark Foundation for Coptic History Studies and the St. Shenouda the Archimandrite Coptic Society, held at the Logos Center in Wadi al-Natrun, February 12-15, 2017.
"[T]his last volume of the series Christianity and Monasticism in Egypt ..." --Foreword. :
xxvi, 390 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. :
Includes bibliographical references (pages 355-390). :
9774169611
9789774169618
Alexandria : jewel of Egypt /
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Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed, affordably priced, compact paperbacks bring ideas to life and amplify our understanding of civilization in a new way.
Alexandria, the Mediterranean's largest city, has an illustrious history dating from its founding in 332 BC by Alexander the Great. The city has absorbed an astonishing variety of cultural influences, from Roman and early Christian to Byzantine and Muslim experiencing massive cycles of renewal and near-abandonment in the process. This comprehensive overview focuses on the city's celebrated monuments -- such as the royal libraries and the Alexandria lighthouse -- and archaeological artifacts of its cultural splendor, as well as its continuing role as a dynamic marketplace where Occident and Orient meet.
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159 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 18 cm. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
0810991012
9780810991019
Les animaux et l'histoire d'Alexandrie antique et médiévale : étude archéozoologique d'après les fouilles du CEAlex (1993-2009) /
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Ce volume propose une analyse des relations entre les populations humaines et les animaux à Alexandrie dans l'Antiquité et au Moyen Âge. L'étude archéozoologique s'appuie sur 32 000 restes fauniques (os, dents, coquilles) mis au jour sur sept sites fouillés par le Centre d'Études Alexandrines dans l'antique quartier du Brouchion. De nombreux aspects de la vie domestique alexandrine sont explorés. Les pratiques alimentaires de ces populations de cultures grecque, romaine et musulmane y sont décrites. Les analyses quantitatives fournissent des éléments de discussion sur la place des animaux de l'élevage, des produits de la pêche et de la chasse dans le régime carné. L'étude des objets fabriqués en os, en coquille de mollusque et en corail, pose les bases d'une réflexion sur l'exploitation des matières dures d'origine animale et de leurs usages dans l'espace urbain antique et médiéval d'Alexandrie. Enfin, des espèces originaires du continent européen et de la région indo-pacifique sont des témoignages précieux des réseaux d'échanges commerciaux du passé. Cette analyse croisée entre les ossements animaux, les sources textuelles et archéologiques ouvre une fenêtre nouvelle sur l'histoire d'Alexandrie
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443 pages : ill., maps, plans, tables, covers. ill. in color. 28 cm. :
9782490128235