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Sociopolitical Character of Early Coptic Monasticism (Diss. 1987); Tattam, Prophetae Maiores - in Dialecto Linguae Aegyptiacae Memphitica seu Coptica , 2 vol. (Reprint-1989); Wevers, Notes on Greek Text of Deuteronomy ; Wevers, Notes on Greek Text of Exodus ; Wevers, Notes on Greek Text of Leviticus ; Wevers, Septuaginta V.II,2 Leviticus ; Wevers Septuaginta V.III,1 Numeri ; Ziegler, Septuaginta V.XIV Isaias ; Ziegler, Septuaginta V.XV Jeremias, Baruch, ... 10. Coptic Classes: The last session of the introductory Bohairic Grammar has been concluded. There is no plans for another session before January 1999. The advanced translation seminar, being conducted at the Center, has moved to Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m. It deals with a Bohairic text, attributed to St. Cyril of Alexandria, concerning the Three Saintly Youth as well as a study of the Bohairic version of the Book of Genesis. The plan to conduct a series of 2-hour seminars to train students on how to conduct research using primary sources like manuscripts is underway. Mr. Hany N. Takla, the Society's president, is the instructor for the above courses and seminars. Mr. Maged S. Mikhail will be assisting in the preparation and instruction of these manuscripts seminars. 11. The Seventh Congress for Coptic Studies: We have received word that the upcoming Coptic Studies congress will be held at Leiden University, the Netherlands. It is scheduled to start on August 27 and continue until September 2 in the year 2000. From our prior experience with the Dutch scholars in Coptic Studies, we are greatly heartened by the Congress being held there. This being the premier event in Coptic Studies, we encourage all of our members to attend and participate if possible. Less than two years is left, so we all need to prepare to be able to contribute positively to the proceedings of this prestigious event. Those interested in presenting papers there, are encouraged to contact the Society for coordination of topics and resources. 12. The Electronic Edition of the Coptic Encyclopedia : The copyright agreement between the St. Mark Foundation and Macmillan Publishing Company to produce an electronic version (CD-ROM) of the Coptic Encyclopedia is completed. The agreement

includes the royalties set by Macmillan along with the turning over of an electronic text (ASCII-Format) of the eight volumes. Rights for illustrations used will be secured separately from other individual and institutions. Other appropriate color illustrations may also be included in the electronic version. According to Dr. Fawzy Estafanous, the organization's founder , this edition will be an electronic version of the original printed edition, with the exception of including short annotations on articles that are being disputed by Coptic Church authorities and corrections of obvious errors. These extra items will be included in a separate volume and electronically link to the articles hey pertain to. Each annotation will include the name of the presenter In other words, the original text will not be altered unless authorized by Macmillan. Hany N. Takla, the Society's president, will be in charge of this project, in his capacity as member of the foundation's executive board. 13. The Scriptorium: The Scriptorium, under the new directorship of Dr. Bastiaan van Elderen, has continued to expand its withholdings along with its educational and research activities. According to Dr. Van Elderen, the third excavation season at the ancient site of monastery of St. John the Little (Kolobos) in the Wadi 'n Natrun area will begin in February 1999. Dr. Tim Vivian of Bakersfield, California will be a returning participant in this season. 14. Study Tour of Egypt: We have received a word from Dr. Van Elderen that he will be directing a Study Tour of Egypt during the period Oct 15-30, 1999. This tour that Witte Travel of Grand Rapids, MI is doing the travel arrangement, will originate from Grand Rapids Kent County International Airport. The trip will include guided visits to important Ancient Egyptian as well as Christian sites. The cost is $3,769 per person. Special travel arrangements can also be made through Witte Travel. For more information, contact Witte Travel at (800) 469-4883, or Dr. Van Elderen at (616) 957-0876.

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