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Ancient Christian Churches of Egypt Ancient Christian Churches of Egypt
Ancient Christian Churches of Egypt- Overview of the location, design, and layout of early Christian churches in Egypt, with photos, diagrams, and links to specific examples and related topics; by Jimmy Dunn. ...
Christian Oxyrhynchus (modern al-Bahnasa) and its Environs Christian Oxyrhynchus (modern al-Bahnasa) and its Environs
Christian Oxyrhynchus (modern al-Bahnasa) and its Environs- Illustrated article, with map, on the history, archaeology, and importance of Oxyrhynchus, which was, in the archaic Christian period, an important center for t ...
Christianity in Egypt Christianity in Egypt
Christianity in Egypt- A compilation of several essays on various aspects of Christianity in Egypt; the History of Christianity in Egypt essay recounts the birth and early growth of the faith, saints, theologians, the Co ...
St. Anthony's Monastery St. Anthony's Monastery
St. Anthony's Monastery- A brief history of this ancient Christian monastery, one of the oldest in the world, located in the Red Sea Mountains; by Jimmy Dunn, for TourEgypt.net. ...
The Coptic Ps.Gospel of Judas (Iscariot) The Coptic Ps.Gospel of Judas (Iscariot)
The Coptic Ps.Gospel of Judas (Iscariot)- A compendium of rumors, news accounts, and other information about this 13-leaf, 26-page codex manuscript, discovered in the 1970s in a cave northeast of El Minya, Egypt; include ...
Gospel of Judas Gospel of Judas
Gospel of Judas- Discusses the Gospel of Judas, which was used among the Cainites, an early Christian gnostic sect, and the only known manuscript, a leather-bound papyrus codex which recently surfaced after 1700 years in ...
Christian Monasteries of Egypt Christian Monasteries of Egypt
Christian Monasteries of Egypt- Noting that the earliest Christian monasteries were founded in Egypt, provides a brief overview of the most noteworthy - along with a map and photographs - and provides lists, including li ...
Gospel of Judas Pages Endured Long, Strange Journey Gospel of Judas Pages Endured Long, Strange Journey
Gospel of Judas Pages Endured Long, Strange Journey- The twisting tale of the recently-discovered Gospel of Judas itself, its centuries in hiding, mysterious travels, and near destruction, and its modern discovery, scien ...
Egypt For Women Egypt For Women
Egypt For Women- Provides tour packages and Nile cruises for women only, ...
Lost Gospel Revealed; Says Jesus Asked Judas to Betray Him Lost Gospel Revealed; Says Jesus Asked Judas to Betray Him
Lost Gospel Revealed; Says Jesus Asked Judas to Betray Him- Hidden in the Egyptian desert for 1,700 years, the newly-discovered Gospel of Judas, a 26-page manuscript written in the Coptic script used by Egyptian Christia ...
Holy Image, Hallowed Ground: Icons from Sinai Holy Image, Hallowed Ground: Icons from Sinai
Holy Image, Hallowed Ground: Icons from Sinai- Online version of the exhibition at the J. Paul Getty Museum, which features 53 items from St. Catherine's Monastery, located at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt; includes a ...
The Lost Gospel of Judas The Lost Gospel of Judas
The Lost Gospel of Judas- Describes the ancient Coptic manuscript dating from the third or fourth century, containing the only known surviving copy of the Gospel of Judas, which has been restored and authenticated after ...
Living for Eternity - the White Monastery, Sohag Living for Eternity - the White Monastery, Sohag
Living for Eternity - the White Monastery, Sohag- Information and pictures of the Dayr Amba Shinuda, assembled by members of the University of Minnesota. ...
Life of St. Antony Life of St. Antony
Life of St. Antony- Full text of Athanasius of Alexandria's Life of St. Antony, written between AD 356 and 362, the main source for subsequent biographies, from Medieval Sourcebook, Fordham University. ...
Holy Family in Egypt Holy Family in Egypt
Holy Family in Egypt- Recounts the story of the Holy Family's flight into Egypt, when Christ was an infant, as they sought haven from the wrath of King Herod. ...
Farouk of Egypt Farouk of Egypt
Farouk of Egypt- Brief biography and photograph of King Farouk of Egypt (February 11, 1920 - March 18, 1965); from Wikipedia. ...
Hosni Mubarak Hosni Mubarak
Hosni Mubarak- Biography of the Egyptian president, with links to key names and terms; by Tore Kjeilen, in Encyclopaedia of the Orient. ...
President Mubarak's Concept of Tourism President Mubarak's Concept of Tourism
President Mubarak's Concept of Tourism- Policy statement by Egypt's president Mohammed Hosni Mubarak. ...
Hosni (Muhammad) Mubarak Hosni (Muhammad) Mubarak
Hosni (Muhammad) Mubarak- Biography of the Egyptian military leader and president of Egypt, with numerous links to key names, terms, and full-text documents; from the Jewish Virtual Library. ...
Gamal Abdul-Nasser Gamal Abdul-Nasser
Gamal Abdul-Nasser- Article on the Egyptian president's life and career; from Encyclopaedia of the Orient. ...
Nasser and Arab Unity Nasser and Arab Unity
Nasser and Arab Unity- A brief introduction to the Egyptian president and his role as a leader in uniting Arab-speaking peoples. ...
Egypt's Intellectuals Rediscover Nasser Egypt's Intellectuals Rediscover Nasser
Egypt's Intellectuals Rediscover Nasser- Article by Richard Jacquemond in Le Monde diplomatique, July 1997. ...
Nasser Comes to Power in Egypt, Frightening Britain, France, and Israel Nasser Comes to Power in Egypt, Frightening Britain, France, and Israel
Nasser Comes to Power in Egypt, Frightening Britain, France, and Israel- Article by Donald Neff, in Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, July 1996. ...
Minister Resigns over Egypt Train Fire Minister Resigns over Egypt Train Fire
Minister Resigns over Egypt Train Fire- Announces that Egypt President Hosni Mubarak has accepted the resignations of Transport Minister Ibrahim al-Demeri and head of the country's railway authority, Ahmed al-Sherif, aft ...
Railroad Accidents Railroad Accidents
Railroad Accidents- Succinct compilation of major railroad accidents, which puts the Egyptian disaster of 20 February 2002 into context of other such incidents dating back to 1831; from FactMonster (Information Please). ...
Train Fire That Killed 370 Puts Egypt's Malaise in Spotlight Train Fire That Killed 370 Puts Egypt's Malaise in Spotlight
Train Fire That Killed 370 Puts Egypt's Malaise in Spotlight- Political and social commentary on issues raised by the train disaster; by Alan Cowell, in The New York Times. ...
Seeking Answers in Egypt Train Fire Seeking Answers in Egypt Train Fire
Seeking Answers in Egypt Train Fire- Report dated February 21, 2002, provides early information on the investigation into causes of the Egyptian train inferno of the previous day; from CBSNews.com. ...
Anwar Sadat Assassinated Anwar Sadat Assassinated
Anwar Sadat Assassinated- Brief summary of Anwar Sadat's assassination on 6 October 1981. From Awesome80s.com. ...
Sadat Killing Mastermind Freed Sadat Killing Mastermind Freed
Sadat Killing Mastermind Freed- Announces that Egypt has released from jail Karam Zohdy, the militant leader who ordered the assassination of President Anwar Sadat in 1981; from BBC News, 29 September 2003. ...
Anwar al-Sadat (1918-1981) Anwar al-Sadat (1918-1981)
Anwar al-Sadat (1918-1981)- Biography of the Egyptian president, with links to key events and full-text documents. From the Jewish Virtual Library. ...
Anwar al-Sadat Anwar al-Sadat
Anwar al-Sadat- A biography, with photographs. ...
Anwar al-Sadat Anwar al-Sadat
Anwar al-Sadat- Biographies, quotations, and other information on Anwar al-Sadat from a variety of sources, gathered here in a single compendium; from Answers.com. ...
Anwar Al Sadat - Wikipedia Anwar Al Sadat - Wikipedia
Anwar Al Sadat - Wikipedia- Detailed biography, with links to related topics, of Field Marshal Muhammad Anwar al-Sadat (December 25, 1918 – October 6, 1981), the Egyptian soldier and politician who served as the third Pr ...
Wikipedia: Suez Canal Wikipedia: Suez Canal
Wikipedia: Suez Canal- Illustrated article including history, current day, and related links. ...
The Suez Crisis: Key maps The Suez Crisis: Key maps
The Suez Crisis: Key maps- BBC News maps showing the strategic importance of the Suez Canal and how the crisis unfolded. ...
BBC: UK considered cutting off Nile BBC: UK considered cutting off Nile
BBC: UK considered cutting off Nile- Britain drew up plans to cut off the Nile to Egypt to force a return of the Suez Canal, files from 1956 reveal. ...
Story of the Suez Canal Story of the Suez Canal
Story of the Suez Canal- Reprint from: All the Year Round, January 8, 1876; from Islamic History Sourcebook, Fordham University. ...
Camp David Accords -- Framework for Peace Camp David Accords -- Framework for Peace
Camp David Accords -- Framework for Peace- A survey of the 1978 Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, with sections: Prelude, Preparations, Negotiations, and Legacy; from the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. ...
Zeitoun-eg.org Zeitoun-eg.org
Zeitoun-eg.org- Reports on apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Egypt, with links to a variety of sites of Coptic interest, and to bible-related sites. ...
Saint Cyrille Church Saint Cyrille Church
Saint Cyrille Church- A Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Heliopolis; includes information about their services and activities, with a history and description of their building. [Catholic - Eastern Rites] ...
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa- Information about the church in Egypt and Africa, their faith and history, with a parish directory and calendar. ...
BBC News : The Islamic revival in Egypt BBC News : The Islamic revival in Egypt
BBC News : The Islamic revival in Egypt- BBC Arab affairs analyst Magdi Abdelhadi examines Egypt's Islamist revival. ...
Sheik Hassan Maamoun Sheik Hassan Maamoun
Sheik Hassan Maamoun- A biography of the Mufti of Al Azhar appointed by Gamal Abd Al Naser. Includes a collection of his fatwas, and a family tree. ...
Islam in Egypt Islam in Egypt
Islam in Egypt- An overview of Islam in Egyptian society, the rise of Islamism and its impact on politics, and aspects of religious freedom. [Wikipedia] ...
Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs- Institution of the Ministry of Al Awqaf tasked with supporting and developing the practice of Islam; information about their activities and role, with substantial resources on Muslim ...
Al-Moussa Islamic Society Al-Moussa Islamic Society
Al-Moussa Islamic Society- A charitable association headed by Sheikh Yassin Roushdy, formed to help the needy in Alexandria and to promote Islam; includes a biography, listing of activities, and contact details. [Multili ...
Egypt Guidelines Egypt Guidelines
Egypt Guidelines- Offers a variety of tour packages to Cairo, Aswan,Luxor, Alexandria and Sharm El-Sheikh. ...
Wikipedia: History of the Jews in Egypt Wikipedia: History of the Jews in Egypt
Wikipedia: History of the Jews in Egypt- An account of the community from earliest times to the present. ...
Bassatine News Bassatine News
Bassatine News- A quarterly community chronicle put out by the Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Cairo; also includes links to news stories. ...
Historical Society of the Jews from Egypt Historical Society of the Jews from Egypt
Historical Society of the Jews from Egypt- Historical and current information on the Sephardim of Egypt covering the period from Joseph Saadia el Fayoumi (Saadia Gaon) to the present day. ...

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