The book I am recommending for November is a bit different than usual. Different enough that I made a conscious decision to withhold the title until the end as it doesn’t reflect the content of the…
The book I am recommending for October is Introduction to the Coptic Orthodox Church by Fr. Tadros Y. Malaty, a modern Coptic scholar of the highest order who is well-known as a prolific and profound writer…
The Coptic Church is known for its myriads of saints and martyrs; however, rarely are we presented with an account of the life and times of our beloved saints that go beyond the bounds of mere…
As issues of racism and racial reconciliation come to the fore both in national conversation and within our churches, in the Coptic Orthodox Church we instinctively turn to one of our most beloved saints: St. Moses…
The book we are reviewing for July is Habib Girgis: Coptic Orthodox Educator and a Light in the Darkness By Bishop Suriel. Coptic bishops writing academic books are a very rare thing in modern history. There…
The book we are reviewing for June is The Coptic Christian Heritage: History, Faith, and Culture edited by Sister/Dr. Lois M. Farag. The book is divided into three sections; the first about the History of the…
A note from the authors: When we began writing this piece, the murder of George Floyd had not yet taken place and protests of this tragic crime had not yet enveloped our country. We hope that…
Democracy and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions are constantly discussed. The debate centers on whether democracy is possible, or if it is doomed to authoritarian and dictatorial regimes. As we reflect on the…
The reign of Pope Joseph, the 52nd Patriarch of Alexandria
The depopulation of the Delta after the bashmourite rebellion.