HISTORY OF THE CHURCH IN EGYPT

Discover the fascinating history of the beginnings of the Church in Egypt, full of inspiring figures and spiritual experiences. This book is a journey through time, showing the development of Christianity in ancient Egypt, taking into account monastic life and the outstanding Church Fathers.

• Introduction to the history of the Egyptian Church
• Portraits of outstanding figures in monastic life
• Explanation of basic theological issues
• Presentation of the latest archaeological findings and literary research
• Bringing closer the saints of the Egyptian Church, little known in Europe
• Solid knowledge in an accessible form

The book "History of the Church in Egypt" was created as a series of programs on Vatican Radio, which were very popular with listeners. The author, an excellent patrologist and lecturer at the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome, presents the history of the Egyptian Church in an accessible way, focusing on its beginnings and the development of monastic life.

Many chapters are devoted to outstanding figures - the Church Fathers of the first centuries, whose lives and teachings had a huge impact on the formation of Christianity. The author also approaches the saints of the Egyptian Church, who are little known in the European cultural circle, presenting their spiritual heritage and contribution to the development of Christianity.

This book is not only a story about the past, but also an inspiration for contemporary Christians. The author explains the basics of faith, but does not shy away from presenting the latest archaeological achievements, especially literary research, which makes it a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the history of Christianity and the spirituality of the Egyptian Church. The topic of Christianity in Egypt seems extremely relevant in our times, so it is worth supporting the Polish reader with a portion of easily digestible, and at the same time solid, knowledge about its beginnings.