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Date of source: Tuesday, August 12, 2008
In his article, Wajīh Ramzī defines monasticism, explores its homeland and services and gives some information about the first monk. He says that because monasticism is based in Egypt, Egypt has an influence on the global church.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The author comments on the history of the Coptic language.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The author discusses the importance of fasting in Christianity. He stresses that it is intended to achieve purification of the heart. He mentions the eight types of fasting according to the Coptic Orthodox Church and elaborates on each of them.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Wajīh Ramzī writes about St. Marqus, the apostle who introduced Christianity to Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The author reviews how the Coptic art of drawing icons represents the fasting period of Lent.
Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.