Date of source: الجمعة, تموز (يوليو) 21, 2006
This
press review summarizes responses from a wide variety of persons, including Coptic
leaders, clergy, and
congregants to the controversial Max Michel, also known as Archbishop Maximus I.
Date of source: الاثنين, تموز (يوليو) 17, 2006
Hani‘ ‘Azīz is
an ambiguous Coptic figure: nobody knows exactly what his job is or why he has so much influence on the Coptic
church. Two recent events, in particular, demonstrate his great influence in Coptic circles.
Date of source: الأحد, تموز (يوليو) 16, 2006
The author argues that the break-away church of the self-named Archbishop, Max Michel, is not a threat to the long-established Egyptian Coptic church. Rather the media has amplified this issue in order to “stir sectarianism.” The author also praises Pope Shenouda’s handling of the issue.
Date of source: الخميس, تموز (يوليو) 13, 2006
This review deals with the controversy still blazing over the split of
clergyman Max Michel from the mother Coptic Orthodox Church, and his establishment of Qur’ān independent church and a
holy synod for Copts in Egypt and the Middle East.
Date of source: الجمعة, أيلول (سبتمبر) 15, 2006
A review of the
statements made in response to statements made by Pope Benedict XVI of the Vatican in Germany
which sparked
anger from many Arab and Islamic countries as well as from Muslim communities in Europe. Calls were
made for
a clear official apology.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, أيلول (سبتمبر) 26, 2006
Dr Hulsman analyses the lecture of Pope Benedict, noting that the text showed that his lecture was unfortunate but the translation made it even worse. The report notes several translation mistakes from the original German text to English. The Arabic texts were then translations of the English....
Date of source: الأحد, تموز (يوليو) 9, 2006
After a visit to the Coptic Museum in 2001, students called for an opportunity to study Coptic history and language. The University of Toronto now offers Coptic Studies in the Department of Near and Middle East Civilizations. Students say that it has been a great experience being introduced to the...
Date of source: الأحد, تموز (يوليو) 9, 2006
In the same week as the pope’s return to Cairo after a medical trip abroad, many have spoken out about the controversial Archbishop Maximus I, or Max Michel. This article notes some of the key points of Michel’s life and discusses whether his controversial church has links with the US.
Date of source: الخميس, تموز (يوليو) 6, 2006
This press review deals with a controversial announcement made by Max Michel, a Christian who split from the Coptic Orthodox Church and set up a church in the Muqattam area and named himself Archbishop Maximus I, amidst an outcry from the Egyptian mother church and severe criticism.
Date of source: الأحد, تموز (يوليو) 9, 2006
The author reviews a book by Islamic thinker Muhammad
Salīm al-‘Awwā about
relations between Muslims and non-Muslims in an Islamic state and
casts doubts about the alleged moderate approach
of al-‘Awwā.