SSCN Voumes 1-10, 1994-2004

St. Shenouda Coptic Newsletter

Conclusions: The collection found in this book adds much to our knowledge of the efforts expended by the Church of England on behalf of the Coptic Church in the 2 nd quarter of the 19 th century. Unfortunately it was not consulted by the author of the article on that subject in the Coptic Encyclopedia or that it even existed. This was evidenced by its absence from the bibliography as well as the absence of the significant valuable information that it would have yielded to those consulting this article. However this book can serve as a foundational resource for a doctoral dissertation on the subject. It also supplement our information about the years leading to the great reform of H.H. Pope Cyril IV, showing that seeds for such great movement were being planted a couple of decades earlier. Also the interaction of the 1. Coptica: The editorial staff, with the approval of our Society and St. Mark Foundation, decided to separate the publishing of the papers presented at the Wadi al-Natrun's Symposium, Feb. 2002 over two issues. This is done due to time and size constraints. The first, Coptica 2 (2003) included the History, Literature, and Liturgy papers. The second, Coptica 3 (2004) will include the Art, Architecture, and Inscriptions papers. Coptica 2 was published and sent to the members of both organizations. Coptica 3 is in the advanced preparation stages and its publication date is set at May 2004. The titles included in both volumes are as follows (in alphabetical order): Coptica 2  K-H Brune, “The Multiethnic Character of the Wadi al-Natrun.”  J. den Heijer, “Wadi al-Natrun and the History of the Patriarchs of Alexandria .”  M. Krause, “The Importance of Wadi al-Natrun for Coptology.”  S.G. Richter, “Wadi al-Natrun and Coptic Literature.”  R. Said, “Wadi Natrun in Geologic History.”  T. Vivian, “Figures in the Carpet: Macarius the Great, Isaiah of Scetis, Daniel of Scetis, And

Church of England with H.H. Pope Peter VII, greatly enhances our knowledge of his papacy which witnessed the renaissance rule of Muhammad Ali in Egypt in the first half of the 19 th century. The work of Henry Tattam is a great chapter in the history of the publication of the Coptic Scriptures. His words in these documents tells us much about the man and his deep passions for publishing the Coptic Scriptures that have rarely been explored before. Such subject is well deserving of greater attention especially of Biblical students. In conclusion, students, especially Copts, are strongly encouraged to pursue the study of the topics covered by this volume. An electronic copy of this publication can be ordered from the Society under item NKCSC-SHG1. Monastic Spirituality in the Wadi al-Natrun (Scetis) From the Fourth to the Sixth Century.”  Y.N. Youssef, “Consecration of the Myron at Saint Macarius Monastery (MS 106 Lit.).”  U. Zanetti, “Liturgy at Wadi al-Natrun.” Coptica 3  E. Bolman, "Scetis at the Red Sea: Depictions of Monastic Genealogy in the Monastery of St. Antony"  P. Grossmann, “On the Architecture at Wadi al- Natrun.”  S. Hodak, “The Ornamental Repertoire in the Wall-paintings of Wadi al-Natrun–Remarks on a Methodical Approach.”

News (by Hany N. Takla)

St. Shenouda Coptic Newsletter  L-A Hunt, “Art in the Wadi Naturn: An Assessment of the Earliest Wall paintings in the Church of Abu Makar, Dayr Abu Makar.”  M. Immerzeel, “A Play of Light and Shadow: the Stuccoes of Deir al-Surian and their Historical Context.”

 E. Parandowska, “Results of the Recent Restoration Campaigns (1995-2000) at Dayr el- Sourian.”  Z. Skalova, “Indigo and Madder Finger Prints and Brush Strokes: Notes on Six Byzantine Great

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