Egypt's Identities in Conflict: the political and religious landscape of copts and muslims
"Egypt's lack of a common national identity is the basis for much of its internal conflict--Coptic Christians have been particularly affected. Once major contributors to Christian civilization, their influence ended with the 5th century Council of Chalcedon and they endured persecution. Wi...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Jefferson
McFarland & Co
[2018]
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Egypt
/ Muslim
/ Copts
/ National consciousness
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| Further subjects: | B
Arabization
B Religious Minorities (Egypt) Social conditions B Religious Minorities Social conditions Egypt B Interfaith dialogue B Einflussgröße B Copts B Egypt B Religion B Egypt Ethnic relations B History B Islamization B Copts History B Ethnic Relations B National consciousness B Egypt Ethnic relations Egypt |
| Summary: | "Egypt's lack of a common national identity is the basis for much of its internal conflict--Coptic Christians have been particularly affected. Once major contributors to Christian civilization, their influence ended with the 5th century Council of Chalcedon and they endured persecution. With the 7th century Arabization of Egypt, Copts were given dhimma or "protected persons" status"-- The Copts and their influence on Christian civilization -- From heretic to Dhimmi : the Islamization of Egypt -- The Islamic caliphates -- The modern age : liberal Egypt -- Military rule : the re-Islamization of Egypt -- Failed revolution : a modern caliph -- Long live Egypt : a return to military rule -- Conclusion : Egypt's future identity? |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1476671206 |