Coptic Saints and Pilgrimages

Coptic Saints and PilgrimagesHere in Coptic Saints and Pilgrims, Otto Meinardus examines the popular traditions and beliefs of the Copts. While the Coptic Orthodox church is strongly influenced by Hellenistic modes of thinking, many of the folk attitudes and practices by contrast have their roots in the religious heritage of pharaonic Egypt, and while the official faith is by its sacramental nature exclusive, the folk religion is inclusive and touches every aspect of the personal

situating it within the discourse of scepticism and credulity that characterised the witchcraft debate

they cast themselves as agents of knowledge and progress

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and how they succeeded in dealing with the interpersonal dynamics inherent in any form of human organization

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including understanding their habits and habitats

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we discuss considerations for the adoption of canopies better suited to their environment and management practices

the interaction of party and state

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