Contemporary Coptic nuns

The Copts in Egyptian society -- The monastic landscape -- The ruling mothers and fathers -- Leaving the world : the novitiate -- Dead to the world : the initiation rites -- Work and income -- The spiritual life -- The saints -- Visitors : the convent and the world -- Conclusion

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Doorn-Harder, Pieternella van 1956- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Columbia, S.C. University of South Carolina Press 1995
In:Year: 1995
Series/Journal:Studies in comparative religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Coptic Church / Nun
Further subjects:B Egypt Church history 20th century
B Monasticism and religious orders for women Egypt History 20th century
B Monasticism and religious orders for women Coptic Church History 20th century
B Egypt Church history 20th century
B Monasticism and religious orders for women Coptic Church History 20th century
B Monasticism and religious orders for women (Egypt) History 20th century
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Summary:The Copts in Egyptian society -- The monastic landscape -- The ruling mothers and fathers -- Leaving the world : the novitiate -- Dead to the world : the initiation rites -- Work and income -- The spiritual life -- The saints -- Visitors : the convent and the world -- Conclusion
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 232-243) and index
ISBN:1570030340