SSCN Voumes 1-10, 1994-2004

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pages are included. All these files are in Adobe Acrobat or PDF format. The Acrobat Reader is provided on the same CD. All files have search and printing capabilities. The sound provided with the Bohairic Introductory course can be accessed by clicking on the written Coptic words. System requirements includes an IBM 486 with Win 3.1 or higher and CD Drive with a Sound Card. Pricing shall be as follows: Single copy (Non-Member) $50 Single copy (Member & Churches) $40 2-9 copies (Non-Member) $45 10-19 copies (Non-Member) $40 20-49 copies $35 50 and above $30 All orders should be sent directly to the Society by e- mail through our website or by mail to the regular Society's Address. First time individual orders are required to submit payment before shipment. 2. Writings of H.H. Pope Shenouda III and the English Bible Computer CD: Coptic Orthodox Electronic Publishing - Australia (COEPA), has published a computer CD for which they designated the Society to handle the distribution of it in the United States except within the Southern States Diocese which is handling its own distribution. This CD mainly has three distinct parts. The first has over 40 books of the writings of Pope Shenouda III, that were translated in English, and published in PDF format. The second part is a licensed copy of the Bible Companion Software with the NKJV Bible, NRSV Deutrocanonical Books, and a Topical Index. The third includes an album of photos of the Papal visit to Australia, along with various video clips of that visit. 3. The Coptic Life of St. John Kolobos (in English): The Coptic Church Review (CCR) has published a special double-issue volume on the Coptic Life of St. John Kolobos (the Short). It includes translations of the Bohairic life from a Vatican Manuscript and the surviving fragments of the Sahidic version with an excellent introduction. Dr. Tim Vivian of Bakersfield, California, and Mr. Maged S. Mikhail, a member of the Center's staff, are the contributors to this volume. This is the first time that these texts appear in English and in such a well-done fashion. By permission of the Editor of the CCR, Dr. Rodolph Yanney, the Society will be distributing the book as a separate publication. The price for a single copy is $5.00. Discounts will be

available to distributors for quantity purchases of 25, 50, and 100 copies. Members of the Society will be given an introductory 20% discount. All orders are to be sent to the Society's mailing address: 1701 So. Wooster St. LA, CA 90035 . 4. Books Available Through the Society: Rev. Partrick's, "Traditional Egyptian Christianity -History of the Coptic Orthodox Church" is still available but in very limited quantity. The price is $10.00 ($14.95 for non-members). Special prices is offered to book distributors. Coptic Puzzles and Word Games vol.1 is also available, in very limited quantity, at the special price of $2.00 for members and $3.00 for non-members. This is an excellent introduction to the Coptic Language for kids and adults, that will insure hours of fun and learning for all. This work was a product of love of many of our Coptic youth associated with the Coptic Regional Center of Orange County, California. The same group is working now on the second volume of that series with a projected publication date of April 1999. Analysis of the Coptic Liturgy , by Mr. Monir B. Raphael, is available in a 3-volume set which covers the St. Basil Liturgy, including the Raising of Incense service. This is a valuable work for all interested in gaining a better understanding of the language of the Liturgy. The price is $32.00 ($38.00 for non-members). Also by the same author, Volume 4, covering the Coptic Liturgy of St. Gregory has been published. It requires having the previous 3 volumes. The price for vol. 4 is $20 and can be ordered directly from the author at the following address: Other important titles available are the 2-volume Coptic Art pictorial set ($35 ($40 for non-members)), Dr. Gawdat Gabra's "Cairo - Old Coptic Churches" , ($12 ($15 for non-members)), and Fr. Matthias F. Wahba's edition of the Agbeyia ($4 ($5 for non-members)) and that of the Coptic Liturgy ($12 ($15 for non-members)). Fr. Wahba's editions include contributions by the Society to the translation of many of the Coptic Texts in them. The Society also received a limited number of copies of Fr. Wahba's published dissertation, titled, "Holy Mr. Monir B. Raphael 850 W Eastwood #1509 Chicago, IL 60640

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