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The Death Of Coptic?, Mariam Ayad Dr. Jan 2012

The Death Of Coptic?, Mariam Ayad Dr.

Sociology, Egyptology & Anthropology Department: Faculty Work

Tracing the Egyptian (hieroglyphic) etymology of the Coptic Paschal hymn, this paper discusses the use of Coptic as the liturgical language of the Coptic Orthodox church, and the role of the church as a cultural purveyor.

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