Date of source: Thursday, October 14, 1999
A nearly forgotten people of the book, the Sabaean sect in Iraq adheres to its traditions while stressing what it has in common with Islam. They prefer to call themselves mindaa’ii "those who know", or Mandaeans, from manda, their word for temple.
Date of source: Sunday, October 10, 1999
The efforts to revive the path of the Holy Family and restore all historical sites along the path didn’t stop at traditionally recognized sites only. Also the monastery of Saint Dimyana says it is located on the path of the Holy Family.
Date of source: Tuesday, September 14, 1999
The RNSAW asked father Dr. Christiaan van Nispen to respond to the press reports about the statement of Bishop Giuseppe Bernardini. Dr. van Nispen says the statement of the bishop should be read in its context and should be placed besides many other statements of the Pope and important Catholic...
Date of source: Tuesday, October 12, 1999
Did the days of violence against Christians in Egypt return? In only two months time three Coptic Orthodox priests had been attacked. One of them was killed. So many attacks in such a short period have not happened in a long time. Copts abroad ring the alarm but Copts inside Egypt find that...
Date of source: Wednesday, October 13, 1999
Response to previous articles about Dr. Nasr Abu Zayd in the RNSAW. Dr. Abu Zayd dreams about returning to Egypt. But return is only possible if he has the freedom to teach.
Date of source: Thursday, September 30, 1999
The RNSAW is glad to inform you that Prof. Dr. Mary Massoud, "Professor of English and Comparative Literature" at Ain Shams University, has agreed to serve on the board of advisors of the RNSAW. The RNSAW asked Dr. Massoud to introduce herself to you.
Date of source: Monday, October 4, 1999
Palestinian police have detained dozens of suspected Islamic Jihad militants.
Date of source: Thursday, September 30, 1999
Islamist Sheikh Abdul Mun’em Abu Zant was again detained by the prosecutor general on Wednesday for violating the Sermons Law, which prohibits radical sermons, but was later released on bail pending trial.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 29, 1999
[Letter to the Editor] Why on earth does Firas Abdul Hadi assume that he has a God given right to impose his own personal doctrines of press regulation on the rest of society?
Date of source: Sunday, September 26, 1999
Pope Shenouda expresses his support for a fourth term in office for president Mubarak.