SSCN Voumes 1-10, 1994-2004

St. Shenouda Coptic Newsletter

This paper will attempt first to give an introduction to the history, the current arrangement, and usage of this liturgical book. Discussion of the manuscripts and methodology used will follow, along with a survey of some of the interesting observation found in the collation of the Doxologies Section. In conclusion, a list of future work planned for the project will be mentioned. Coptic Horologion - TCC vol. CR1, Project Update , by Hany N. Takla One of the early research projects of the Treasures of the Coptic Church (TCC) was that of the Coptic Horologion (Agbeyia). This paper will deal with the monastic origin of the book, its current usage, and the approach taken in its study. Primarily this work is performed on the basis of the manuscript microfilm copies available at the St. Shenouda Center for Coptic Studies. These manuscripts used will be described briefly and the unique features found in them will be discussed. In conclusion, the future direction of the project will be discussed. Coptic Liturgy; Past; Present, and Future; by Hany N. Takla The Coptic liturgy was one of the first manuscriptal evidence of the Coptic Culture that was introduced in the west since the 16th century AD. In combination with the travel of some learned pilgrims, interest began to be directed to such material as an entry point to understanding this ancient Christian Church. This paper will briefly survey the history of work being done in this field since the 14th AD to the present as well as the future on the basis of the needs of the Coptic Church and its members. This work can be divided into five distinct period: a) 14th-15th century AD (primary sources), b) 16th century AD - 1860's AD, c) 1860's-1930, d) 1930-the present time, e) the future. 'The Holy Spirit', as referred to in the Coptic Liturgy , by Hany N. Takla

The Holy Spirit is one of the most mystical concepts of Christianity. In Coptic, three grammatical expression has been used to reference it in the New Testament as well as the Euchologion, as follows:

a. pip na eyouab b. oup na efouab c. pekp na eyouab (or sim.)

These expressions seems to be used when referring to the Holy Spirit as a Hypostasis, its role in Baptism, and its gifts given to man. This paper will survey citations found of each expression under the above-mentioned topics. This is merely a preliminary investigation of very complex and sensitive theological question. Coptic History - Overview , by Ramses N. Wassif. This is a brief presentation on the main primary and secondary sources for the study of the Coptic Church History, with a note on the desired future work on certain areas of that history. This survey will include the following sources: + Eusebius and the Early Church Historians + The writings of the Early Church Fathers and their contribution to the History of the Coptic Church + Foreign and native monastic sources + The time of the Arab Conquest of Egypt + Most important Arab Historians from Abd-el- Hakam to al-Gabarti + 'History of the Patriarchs' and works of Coptic medieval scholars

St. Shenouda Coptic Newsletter + Modern works from diaries of travelers to Egypt in the 17th century to the histories by modern writers from the 19th and 20th centuries + Contemporary currents and future needs in the study of the Coptic Church History Coptic Music, a descendent of Egyptian Music - Preliminary Remarks , by Samuel J. Youssef

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