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practice of Simony (pg 66) is a good case in point. Another shortcoming arises from the lack of a modern historical framework for the section dealing with the Coptic Church/community in the modern era (from the 19th century till today). These chapters read more like a chronicle of events than a true history of the Copts in the modern era. There is no real attempt at treating Coptic history in relation to the various themes of Modernity (incorporation into the World System, Imperialism, etc.) But here again, the author did the best he could with what is available. There is a large gap in the historiography of the Copts and the Coptic 1. Bible in Egypt-Book Exhibit: The Society will be organizing an exhibit of books related to Coptic and Greek biblical manuscripts from Egypt. This will be highlighted by the newly published, limited edition, facsimile/replica of Codex Vaticanus. It will also include several facsimiles, editions, photographs, and prints of other important Coptic and Greek manuscripts that came from Egypt and now are scattered worldwide. The exhibit will be held on Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm and Sundays 1 am - 4 pm, starting on June 3, 2000 and ending July 3, 2000. The place will be St. Shenouda Center for Coptic Studies, 1494 So. Robertson, Suite 204, Los Angeles, CA 90035. Guided tours will be conducted every hour, as needed. Also at 1:30-2:00 pm each Saturday, a presentation will made on the different aspects of Coptic and Greek manuscripts of the Holy Bible. 2. Coptic Art Books from Egypt: The two new titles by Mr. Nabil S. Atalla are available. His earlier 2- volume Coptic Art book is also available. Prices for these items are as follows: Title Member Non-member Coptic Icons, 2-v. (1-9) ea. $40.00 $45.00 Coptic Icons, 2-v. (10+) ea. $35.00 $40.00 Escape to Egypt, ea. $10.00 $12.00 Coptic Art, 2-v, ea. $35.00 $40.00 Quantities are limited and it will be very difficult to bring these items again from Egypt to make them available at these prices.

Church in the modern era. Indeed, very few works and professional historians deal with the Copts in the modern era at all. These shortcoming however should not detract from the value of the book as a very readable introduction to Coptic history. University of California, Los Angeles A more expanded version will be available soon at the Agabe On-Line section of the Los Angeles Coptic Orthodox Diocese website: www.lacopts.org.

News (by Hany N. Takla)

3. Holy Week (Pascha) CD : Coptic Orthodox Electronic Publishing - Australia (COEPA) is preparing their next edition of Coptic Music recording by the Cairo Institute of Coptic Studies. This new set includes remastered recordings of the Hymns and Prayers of the Holy Week services in the Coptic Church. A limited number of copies is still available. Price is $30 for single copy and $25 each for 5 or more for church use. 4. An Altar to the Lord: COEPA is adding a new Multimedia computer CD to their excellent product line, in commemoration of the June 1 celebration in Egypt of the 2000th Anniversary of the Holy Family's escape to Egypt. This new title will be ready to be shipped by the end of May 2000. It contains many resources, including the Holy Bible (NKJV) and the Deutrocanonical Books (RSV); several books about the Coptic Church, its liturgy, sacraments, doctrine, history, and saints (in searchable PDF format); an extract of the Society's Coptic Lessons in a new multimedia look; Video clips of Christian sites in Egypt; and samples of Coptic music and ecclesiastical art. Like the other Computer CD that they published earlier, it is compatible with PC and the Mac (with some limitations). Within the US, it will be available through the Society, except for the Diocese of the Southern States. The cost for this CD is $30 for a single copy and $25 each for quantities of 5 or more. 5. Coptic Computer CD: The first Coptic Language CD, Coptic CD Vol. 1 is still available. A brief description as well as a demo is accessible through the

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