Date of source: Saturday, March 1, 2003
Sir, Paul Schemm’s "Conflict among the Copts" (The Tablet, 15 February) is an honest, helpful contribution to Coptic studies. As he says, after being set free in January 1985, Patriarch Shenouda changed, turning his attack upon supposed Coptic enemies and cooperating with the Egyptian President,...
Date of source: Wednesday, March 5, 2003
Bat Ye´or´s “The Dhimmi: Jews and Christians under Islam” is an example of polemical literature. The book, among other similar writings dominant in the West, shows that Islamic concepts are deliberately misrepresented in the West – which causes frustrations among Muslims. But much polemical...
Date of source: Sunday, August 28, 2005
The outstanding Norwegian journalist and author Asne Seierstad wrote her very personal and compelling report when she survived amid the current chaos of Iraq. The volume is entitled A Hundred and One Days: A Baghdad Journal.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Rā’id al-Sharqāwī reports about the Holy Synod meeting of June 18 that decided to dismiss Coptic Orthodox Bishop Mattias.
Date of source: Thursday, December 12, 2002 to Wednesday, December 18, 2002
An article published in the Sunday School Magazine and written by Father Basilios of the Monastery of Makarios was said not to be in accordance with the Orthodox belief. Father Basilios will be investigated by the pope himself. The problem, according to churchleaders, is not Basilios or other monks...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 11, 2002
“Among the Copts” by John H. Watson provides a good and critical review for the contemporary history and status of the Copts in the late 20th century. It shows how an ancient Christian community is facing a rising tide of intolerance and violence from Islamic militants and terrorism, and its...
Date of source: Thursday, March 7, 2002
Announcement of a new book of Father Dr. John Watson, member of the Board of Advisors of the RNSAW, about “The Transfigured Cross; A Study of Father Bishoi Kamel.” This study was written to provide a comprehensive appreciation of what Father Watson sees as the most significant gift of modern Coptic...
Date of source: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
An investigation into an article published by CNN claiming that the father of September 11, 2001 bomber Muhammad ‘Atā praised terrorist attacks.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Memories of Dr. Otto Meinardus, and the position he took between two cultures, particularly in relation to his stance on Coptic Orthodox traditions.
Date of source: Sunday, September 25, 2005
A tribute to Prof. Meinardus, eminent Coptologist, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Sadly Prof. Meinardus died a few days before his birthday.