Christianity 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. 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…