The first episode of our summer mini series focused on understanding persecution from a Biblical and Theological perspective. In this episode, Jared shares about Jesus' promise that there will be persecution in John 15-16.
Egypt's Country Profile describes what persecution looks like for Egyptian Christians. Read it at https://www.opendoorscanada.org/worldwatchlist/country-profiles/egypt/
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In Jared discussion of the history of Christianity in Egypt, here are the resources that he found helpful:
Sedra, Paul. “Class cleavages and ethnic conflict: Coptic Christian communities in modern
Egyptian politics” Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations 10 no.2. (April 2007). 219-235.
Meinardus, Otto F.A. “A Brief Introduction to the History and Theology of the Coptic Church”
St. Vladimir’s Seminary Quarterly 6, no. 3 (1962) p. 139-155
Chaillot, Christine. “The Life and Situation of the Coptic Orthodox Church Today.” Studies in
World Christianity 15 pt.3. (2009). 199-216.
Zeidan, David. “The Copts - equal, protected, or persecuted? The impact of Islamization on Muslim-Christian relations in modern Egypt.” Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, 10, no.1. (April 2007). 53-67
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