Christian monasticism originated in Egypt and then spread to the rest of the Christian
church. Coptic monks made a significant contribution to Christian theology and spirituality
through their distinctive approach to the life of faith. This study by a Coptic monk analysis
Coptic missionary spirituality as it flowered in the fourth and fifth centuries.
Chapter 2 introduces the three main types of Coptic monasticism and the key figures in
each of the three types. Chapter 3 describes the centripetal dimension of their mission,
indicating how they attracted a wide.variety of people to a committed Christian life through
their holiness, simplicity and humility.
Chapter 4 discusses their "outreaching" mission of love: their preaching in harmony
with the culture of people, their concern for the poor and oppressed, their healing miracles
and exorcisms, their defense of the Orthodox faith against heresy. Chapter 5 summaries the
findings of the study and identifies priorities for further research. / Department of Christian Spiritual Church History and Missiology / M.Th. (Missiology)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/17865 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Youkeem, Sameeh Helmy |
| Contributors | Kritzinger, J. N. J.(Johannes Nicolaas Jacobus)1950- |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | Saint -- Teachings.";"Coptic Church -- Egypt -- History.";"Monasticism and religious orders -- Egypt -- History.";"Desert Fathers.";"Christian antiquities -- Egypt." |
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