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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. [C… 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. 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 t… 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. 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. 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. Wikipedia: Suez Canal Wikipedia: Suez Canal- Illustrated article including history, current day, and related links. Suez Canal Suez Canal- Brief description and key-dates history of the artificial waterway, with several links; from Encyclopaedia of the Orient. 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 … 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 Anwar al-Sadat- A biography, with photographs. 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. 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 B… Anwar Sadat Assassinated Anwar Sadat Assassinated- Brief summary of Anwar Sadat's assassination on 6 October 1981. From Awesome80s.com. 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;… 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. 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… 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'… 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. Egypt's Intellectuals Rediscover Nasser Egypt's Intellectuals Rediscover Nasser- Article by Richard Jacquemond in Le Monde diplomatique, July 1997. 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. Gamal Abdul-Nasser Gamal Abdul-Nasser- Article on the Egyptian president's life and career; from Encyclopaedia of the Orient. 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 Virtu… President Mubarak's Concept of Tourism President Mubarak's Concept of Tourism- Policy statement by Egypt's president Mohammed 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. Farouk of Egypt Farouk of Egypt- Brief biography and photograph of King Farouk of Egypt (February 11, 1920 - March 18, 1965); from Wikipedia. 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. 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 Sourceboo… 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. 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 h… 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… 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 th… 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 des… 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 photo… 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 wh… 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 c… 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. 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 … 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 Ch… 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 r… Vita S. Antoni (Life of St. Anthony) Vita S. Antoni (Life of St. Anthony)- Scholarly, annotated, Introduction followed by full-text of Athanasius' "Life of Antony"; from Christian Classics Ethereal Library. St. Macarius the Great of Egypt St. Macarius the Great of Egypt- Hagiography of the Egyptian hermit and saint (AD 300-390), disciple of St. Anthony the Great; from Orthodox America. St. Anthony - Abbot, Patriarch of Monks St. Anthony - Abbot, Patriarch of Monks- A biography of St. Anthony of Egypt; by Rev. Alban Butler. St. Ammon St. Ammon- Brief biography of the 4th century Egyptian hermit; from Catholic Encyclopedia. Saint Anthony of Egypt Saint Anthony of Egypt- Biography of the Egyptian hermit and monk, which also discusses his place and influence in the history of Christian monachism; by E. C. Butler, in The Cath… Nag Hammadi Library Nag Hammadi Library- Discovered in December 1945 near Nag Hammadi in Upper Egypt, this collection of 13 ancient codices dating from AD 390 contains the "Gnostic Gospels" and other… Monastery of St. Macarius (Deir Abu Magar) Monastery of St. Macarius (Deir Abu Magar)- Deir Abu Magar, also called Deir Anba Makaryus, was probably the first monastery in the Wadi al-Natrun; recent excavations may show how… Fathers of the Church Fathers of the Church- Contains selections from the writings of such early Church Fathers as Alexander of Alexandria, Athanasius, Clement of Alexandria, Origen, Peter of Alexandri… Clement of Alexandria Clement of Alexandria- A lengthy essay which treats both the life and writings of this early Christian philosopher and theologian, by Francis P. Havey; from The Catholic Encyclope… Nefertiti Hotel and Aladin Tours Nefertiti Hotel and Aladin Tours- Specialize in catering for independent travelers; information about accommodation, facilities, tours and excursions, and contact details.