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"Stephen Davis has crafted an outstanding book. Few people could have written this study, and the scholarly community is indebted to Davis for his unique areas of expertise. ...This book is a model for scholarship." --Church History Coptic Christology in Practice: Dr. Davis makes a compelling case articulated for a new venue in the study of Alexandrine Soteriology and Coptic Christology, from Clement to Matthew the poor, and Boulus al-Boushi. Stephen Davis demonstrates, simply by the genuinely beautiful icon posted on the cover of his pristine book, how the fellowship with Jesus, was practiced by St. Menas, a martyr, who enjoyed Jesus friendship. Such is a living visual example of Coptic christology, showing how Christian identity was shaped in Egypt by the tradition of charity in practice. Coptic christology, preserved in liturgy, hymns and art endured waves of Imperial oppression since Athanasius and to Sawirus Ibn al-Muqaffa's contemporary Khaliphs. Davis, writing this book, paves the road for scholars and inspires lay readers to explore the fascinating venues of Coptic church theology, liturgy, and cultural traditions. Dr. David Brakke, of Indiana University wrote a detailed cr
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- Author
- Stephen J. Davis
- Publisher
- Oxford University PressOxford
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780191531712
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Religion, Christian, Philosophy
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