Habib Girgis: Coptic Orthodox Educator and a Light in the Darkness Fast of St. Mary Ephrem the Syrian weaves a

Ephrem the Syrian weaves a profound theological synthesis around the Biblical narrative in Genesis 2 and 3

using a holistic approach that also inspire and teaches those doing the guiding

an 18th century saint who speaks with the same voice as his predecessors

Pachomian Chronicles and Rules is volume two in the three volume series on Pachomius and the origins of cenobitic monasticism

This book is the second volume published in the series of the Epistles of St

Habib Girgis: Coptic Orthodox Educator and a Light in the Darkness Fast of St. Mary Ephrem the Syrian weaves a[short]Author: H. G. Bishop Suriel, Pages: 295[ short][long] This is the first comprehensive work published on the life of Habib Girgis. By the mid nineteenth century, the Coptic Orthodox Church was in a state of deep vulnerability that tore at the very fabric of Coptic identity. In response, Girgis dedicated his life to advancing religious and theological education. This book follows Girgis six decade long career as an educator, reformer, dean of a