The Saints of Egypt - de Lacy O'Leary - Bog

The Saints of Egypt is a comprehensive book written by De Lacy O'Leary that explores the lives and legacies of the many saints of Egypt. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of Christianity in Egypt, the rise of monasticism, and the various religious movements that emerged in the country over the centuries. O'Leary provides detailed biographies of many of the most important saints of Egypt, including St. Antony, St. Athanasius, and St. Cyril of Alexandria. He also discusses the lives of lesser-known saints, such as St. Macarius the Great and St. Shenouda the Archimandrite. Throughout the book, O'Leary provides historical context for the lives of these saints, examining the political and social conditions of Egypt during their lifetimes. He also explores the impact that these saints had on the development of Christian theology and spirituality, both in Egypt and around the world. The Saints of Egypt is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the development of monasticism, or the lives of the saints. O'Leary's engaging writing style and meticulous research make this book an accessible and informative read for scholars and lay readers alike.1937. The text aims at providing a compendium of information about the martyrs and other saints honored in the Coptic Church, for the most part following the biographies given in the Jacobite (Egyptian) Synaxarium, but with some additional matter necessary to illustrate those lives. Contents Part I: Foundation of the Church of Alexandria and List of Patriarchs; The Coptic Language; The Egyptian Martyrs; Egyptian Monasticism; Sources for the Lives of the Saints; Coptic Calendar; and Part II. Brief Accounts of the Egyptian Martyrs and other Saints Commemorated in the Synaxarium, Arranged Alphabetically.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.