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- It's just his journal
- very good accounts of people met & places seen
- Terrible writing and agonizingly long and boring
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2 Wheels 2 Years & 3 Continents: A Bicyclist's Dream Fulfilled
Ralph W. Galen
Manufacturer: Spring Garden Publications Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0961205075 |
Book Description
The chronicle of a two-year bicycle odyssey by a retired orthodontist through Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and the United States.
Customer Reviews:
It's just his journal.......2005-09-02
I don't want to be mean to Mr. Galen. I admire him for taking this 2-year adventure and for going through the effort of writing down his memories. But he really is not a writer, and his prose is not very interesting. It's quite dull, in fact. The book is just his journal, recounting every day. Perhaps the most telling experience he writes about is his meeting with a man named Boris who tells him "Natural talent for writing, if absent, cannot be developed at the age of 68." If only he had heeded Boris' words. If you just want to find out what a cyclist saw in two years, perhaps you will get something out of this, but if you want to be pulled in, to live the journey with him and lose yourself in his experiences, you will be disappointed.
very good accounts of people met & places seen.......2002-12-22
i am a biker and i took bike rides around europe. i didnt find his writing boring as opposed to the other reviewer. i think he gives a nice account of the places he visited, how much he wanted this dream to come true, and very optimistic view of life.
overall, i will send this book as a gift to friends who are avid bikers.
Terrible writing and agonizingly long and boring.......1999-03-18
Horrible. I've read lots of bicycle travelogues and this is THE WORST to date. Author writes like a little kid...choppy and without any flow. I read about 200 pages out of this 400+ page book and threw it away. Bottomline: Don't buy it - it isn't worth it.. Read Barbara Savages' MILES FROM NOWHERE if you want to read a GREAT BICYCLE TRAVELOGUE...
Book Description
Continuing with the adventures of Old West heroine Breanna Baylor, book four of the Angel of Mercy series traces the growing friendship between Breanna and fellow certified medical nurse Stefanie Andrews. When she arrives in Denver to work at the new Mile High Hospital, the lonely young Stephanie is nursing deep wounds from her childhood, caused by the death of her mother and abandonment by her father. Yet Denver holds new beginnings for the woman of faith as she faces danger, builds touching new friendships, confronts the father who once left her, meets the man of her dreams, and miraculously rediscovers the mother she believed to be lost in the heart-warming story of Love's Enduring Promise.
Customer Reviews:
Coincidence Forgiven.......2000-04-17
I've read all but the last of the books in this series (Angel of Mercy), and this remains one of my favorites. Stefanie Andrews is a strong character, though vulnerable because of her past. I enjoyed watching her story unfold as she found God, love, and peace with the mystery of her parents. Some elements of the story seemed a little bit too coincidental--too many significant people just happened to show up in Denver all at the same time. But the coincidence is forgivable as everything works out just right in the end. I like Al Lacy's combination of Christianity, medical history, and the Wild West which makes the Angel of Mercy Series truly unique.
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- Great story of life and love!!!
- a moving and inspiring story
- A truly inspirational story
- A powerfull display of God's grace
- God's Promises
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Broken Dreams, Fulfilled Promises
Carolyn Ros
Manufacturer: Kingsway Communications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 184291250X |
Book Description
Johan and Carolyn Ros already knew the power of prayer when their child was dramatically healed. But when Johan lost his memory following the brain tumor, he did not even recognize his own wife and children. It soon became clear that the way back was not going to be easy. Amazingly Johan still knew who Jesus was: could that simple faith be the key to unlocking the love and the memories stored deep within? In this moving story we follow Carolyn in her devotion and her determination to see the power of God rebuild their lives piece by piece.
Customer Reviews:
Great story of life and love!!! .......2006-09-05
I heard this story from Carolyn herself while having tea with her and her husband at their house in Amsterdam. Reading the book has been a great reminder of God's love and his passion for us. As she writes in Broken Dreams, God has plans that are for sure pretty hard to understand but for those who persevere, there is a promise of fulfillment at the end of the path. Great Book. Five stars for this awesome story that shows who God is. Congrats Carolyn.
a moving and inspiring story.......2006-07-28
I was very encouraged and inspired by reading this book. I had ordered it online and on the day it arrived I was especially busy and tired, and it was late in the evening when I opened the package (that the book was in). I went into my kitchen to do a few things, and began reading the book there. It was so hard to put down that I stood for several minutes, reading. I went into my living room and sat down, continuing to read. It was so hard to put down that I read almost the entire book before I went to bed that night. I finished the book the next day & I also read through it a second time that following week. Carolyn Ros was so honest, real & genuine in what she wrote, in describing how difficult this experience was - but also in expressing what a tremendous difference her - and her family's - faith made in giving them all they needed to cope as they lived through this experience. Also, from having read it, I think she is very talented as a writer. I strongly recommend this excellent book!
A truly inspirational story.......2006-06-20
Broken Dreams, Fulfilled Promises takes you through the journey that Carolyn & Johan Ros lived. It is the story of a family whose lives are ripped apart by circumstances beyond their control and then brought back together through their faith in the Lord. I know both Carolyn and Johan personally and thought I knew their story. But after reading Broken Dreams, Fulfilled Promises I learned so much more about their experience and I was truly moved by their faith in the Lord and their perserverence through extreme adversity. They never gave up knowing that the Lord had a plan for them. They went through a very dark time as a family and came through it with a very bright future. I recommend this book to anyone that wants to be inspired and who wants to experience a miracle.
A powerfull display of God's grace.......2006-06-10
Through reading this powerful story, we'll witness the reality of the living Christ magnified in a life that can boast of nothing but God's abundant grace displayed in broken dreams and fulfilled promises.
When the sight of a strong, valiant husband reduced to insignificance because of violent epilepsy attacks becomes unbearable, Carolyn's first aid includes prayer and a request to God, his Creator, to spare him. In her shaken spirit, she cries out to the Lord for consolation and comfort. As the tears flow over the years, the words of God--especially the Psalms--become the confession of her heart. Here is found the proclamation of hope for just one more day, the declaration of faithfulness that our heavenly Father does see her sorrow, and grief over the loss of the husband she had once known. How easy it would be for her to be caught up in a spiral of self-pity and bemoan all the lost opportunities. Yet, she chooses not to focus on the difficulty of her circumstances but on God, Jesus Christ and the promises in His Word.
The ending of the book enlightens us with Johan's awakening: the return of authentic memories, the regaining of his identity and vocabulary, the investment of his energy into sharing his faith with others and the showing of his love and care for Carolyn and their four grown-up children. Carolyn finally encourages us by pointing back to the strong supporting pillars of life without which no one can withstand the pain and pressure we all go through in this life. Applying it to her own journey, she says, "These pillars have stood firm, upholding us and helping us to transform our lives."
God's Promises.......2006-04-11
Carolyn Ros' lovely, deep meditation on what we do when the healing process in our lives takes time revolves around her husband, Johan's brain surgery to correct a life-threatening aneurysm. Though the operation was successful in saving his life, Johan suffered a loss of language and cognitive abilities that turned a strapping take-charge Green Beret into a man struggling to form a sentence. Carolyn was left with 3 small children and a husband who seemed fine to look at but whose cognative and emotional life were a mere wisp of his former self for many years. But even at his least responsive, Johan never forgot the name of Jesus nor His sovereignty. Using Scriptures from her daily journal throughout the years of Johan's recovery and ultimate restoration, Carolyn reminds us of God's promise, not to take away all our pain but to walk with us through it. It is a triumphant and a richly poetic book about how God's Word is the rock upon which we rebuild our lives, and the stones for the building.
Book Description
As newlyweds in 1853, Daniel and Mary Anna Thornton dream of carving out an empire on the Texas frontier. The young couple is unprepared for just how much the dream will cost in this harsh land. Where will Daniel and Mary Anna find the strength to raise a family and make a home? Love and faith are their only wealth, but even that will have to be defended. And when their grandson Tom seeks to make his own mark on Texas in 1925, what will remain of the family legacy for him to build upon?
Customer Reviews:
adventure enough...but SLOPPY editing.......2006-08-28
Let me first say that this is the first thing of Linda Herring's I have read. I do, however read lots of this inspirational romance, historical fiction type stuff, and often these four-in-ones.
Most of the time they are action packed enough to be entertaining, and worth finishing. This book falls along that line, and I enjoyed it as mid-19th cent/post civil war/ westward expansion type stuff is my favorite 'sub-genre', so to speak.
I do not even mind some of the unrealistic circumstances; that is what makes them 'romantic'.
One thing I cannot stand, though is sloppy editing, whether on the part of the writer, editor, or both. This one is ridiculous over the top with such mistakes. So much so, that a time or two I found myself confused about earlier pages.
Dates don't always add up, Christmas comes more that once a year, pregnancy lasts six months, memories are recalled with the wrong people in them, and believe it or not... a reference is made to a male dog having pups.
It gets the three stars since I did actually finish the read.
Good family story otherwise.
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A Dream Fulfilled
Phil Wold
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1420844628 |
Book Description
The purpose of this book is to illustrate how one's dream can be lived to the fullest. As a young child, I became curious about the rest of the world. It all seemed so strange and distant. My desire to see and explore as much of the world as possible became my passion and my dream! One day, I suddenly realized that I actually was living it each day. It is possible for everyone to also fulfill their dream. You just have to keep reaching for it and never give up.
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The Dream Fulfilled
Trevor Martin Jones
Manufacturer: Sporting Declarations Books
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Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0953530728 |
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- A Fine Job
- Hardship, Danger, Courage, and Love
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A Dream Fulfilled
Cynthia M. Hickey
Manufacturer: PublishAmerica
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ASIN: 1413747752 |
Book Description
Lizzie's parents dreamed of owning their own land in Oregon, but now they were gone, and it was up to Lizzie to lead the family to the West. Armed only with her father's guidebook and Bible, she packs up her younger brother and sister and heads west. The year was 1853, a time in history when pioneers were flocking over the Oregon Trail in search of riches. Lizzie knew that the trail west would be hard and fraught with danger, but the dangers and trials that she would face would threaten to break her. As she battles to survive life on the trail, she finds herself faced with a choice. Will Lizzie choose the rich life of a gambler's woman, or the sweet love of a cowboy? A Dream Fulfilled takes Lizzie across the expanse of unsettled country, leading her through dark valleys in pursuit of a dream. “A Dream Fulfilled is a delightful read. Wagon trains are a favorite setting of mine. Not many romances tackle this tough era. Cynthia Hickey captures the history admirably. The danger of life on the trail is portrayed well and true to life. Many died along the way. Expect such realism in this book. I had a hard time putting Lizzie and William's story down.” - RoundTableReviews
Customer Reviews:
A Fine Job.......2005-07-07
It's funny to think about the history classes that I took during my years of schooling and how bored I was by facts, figures and dates. However, if you take history, such as these pioneers, and create a story, I can read about it for hours. Cynthia Hickey did a fine job of illustrating the strengths and the faith of the pioneers, which made way for the life we enjoy today. As a woman, we often take for granted the strength of the men on these westerly journeys. In A Dream Fulfilled, Cynthia illustrates their gentleness which fortified the strength of the woman. She was able to put into words the effectiveness of teamwork both within a family structure and a hodge podge crew of individuals. I would love to see Cynthia do a sequel of the first years after reaching the 'dream' and how it was turned into reality. - Lori Graham, a reviewer for Once Upon A [...]
Hardship, Danger, Courage, and Love .......2005-01-28
Cynthia Hickey's novel, A Dream Fulfilled, takes readers on a perilous journey along The Oregon Trail through the eyes of her characters. Lizzie Springer and her two younger siblings Luke and Abby have lost their parents in an accident. Their father had plans of going west to settle in Oregon, and the three head out of the confinements of the big city for the adventure of their lives in order to fulfill their father's dream.
Thrust into the frontier, the Springers face many dangers: raging rivers, deserts, Indians, and kidnappers. But through all this, Ms. Hickey gently weaves the romance between William Aiken, the wagon train master, and Lizzie into the story. They marry along the trail, a perfect match, complimenting each other's strengths and making up for each other's weaknesses. William gets Lizzie out of one dilemma after another.
One thing I really enjoyed about the book is the interactions between Lizzie and Abby. The dialogue between them was just great. I really love Lizzie's character. She is fresh, independent, and yet unselfish. Aiken is heroic, protective of women and children, a truly chivalric character. Ida is a freed slave who is hardworking and brave. Her husband Luke is strong, yet gentle, and willing to help his fellow man even at the risk of injury or death. Zeke is borderline rebellious, anxious to grow up into manhood.
Some authors romanticize the west. It is evident that Cynthia Hickey researched the history of the Oregon Trail with all its hardships and dangers. She doesn't hold back the dirt, sweat, grim, or the hardships. Descriptions of dust getting into the characters' teeth, their clothes covered with it, the
heat, the cold, the physical challenges of crossing rivers, deserts, and mountains, really bring the story alive and make it `real'. Also, many books these days glamorize the life of characters, especially in the romance genre. The heroine is never dirty or sweaty, but pristine and perfectly clean. She never gets her hands soiled. In my opinion, this makes for a boring read. So, I like this aspect of A Dream Fulfilled.
If anything, A Dream Fulfilled enlightens readers to the perils of frontier life and what hardships our pioneer ancestors faced in order to settle the west. It is suitable for youth to adult. I hope Ms. Hickey will consider writing a sequel to this book.
Rita Gerlach
Author of Romantic Historical Fiction
Book Description
Originally published in 1926, and unavailable in the US for many years now, this was one of the most well-loved fantasy novels of its day. This is the story of Master Nathaniel Chanticleer, a respectable burgher who learns that his young son has eaten forbidden faery fruit. Lud-in-the-Mist, of the title, is a quasi-medieval town, governed by Master Nathaniel Chanticleer. The town is of the very sensible sort, but being bordered on the west by Fairyland and the Debatable Hills, there are problems in the trafficking of illegal fairy fruit, which Nathaniel's young son eats. The real story underneath concerns the place of fantasy and the imagination in real life, and in the end there is a fine reconciliation of the two. There are swirling subplots as well, which add layers of mystery to an extraordinarily enchanting tale.This is a trade paperback original in the US.
Customer Reviews:
Doesn't live up to the Neil Gaiman Hype.......2007-06-10
The intro by Neil Gaiman about just how great this book is left me disappointed, when, by the end of the book I was still waiting to be swept away like I expected based on the glowing review by Gaiman. Enjoyable but in like a B-/C range.
Wonder-full and Original Work.......2007-06-09
I have been meaning to read this book literally for years, and now it has taken me months to get around to reviewing it, because after reading some of the other reviews, so full of insight and erudition, I wondered if I could possibly have anything meaningful to add about this odd and singular book. I think I might, though I will be brief, I have never come across such an independent work before (only Dunsany's _The King of Elfland's Daughter comes close); perhaps it has to do with the fantasy genre building on itself, until now it is difficult for a writer not to be derivative. Though the "Cauldron of Inspiration" is endless, it is clear that Ms. Mirrlees got into a section of the pot rarely visited. There was a strong sense of her writing about what she loved best and least about her country and countrymen/women, and also I strongly sensed parts of the story had existed possibly in her imagination since childhood, and she wove those into the larger whole. It really astonishes, what she did here. Not that there was no such thing as "Faery" before she wrote of it, but her ways of telling and using Faery in the context of the tale say a great deal about the human progression through life, and the choices we make as to how we live our lives. Really, this is a book that fantasy fans ought not to miss. I am so glad it has been made available in this newer edition.
Fairy fruit for the soul.......2007-03-06
This is a wonderful book; beautiful and melancholy and strange and at times profoundly disturbing. Its touch lingers like a whispered word that you can't quite make out, and the effect on the psyche is eerily similar to that of fairy fruit itself. I only wish I'd had the opportunity to read it as a child, but even so, I would have seen it in an entirely different light as an adult. It's that kind of book.
I also wish more care had been put into the reprinting of so magical a story. It is poorly edited, with words frequently misspelled and the occasional paragraph break in mid-sentence. It's nothing that couldn't have been fixed during the course of a single reading by a mediocre editor, but apparently nobody bothered. Perhaps they were working from an old manuscript and didn't feel right about altering it. My copy also arrived badly water damaged, but the box and every other book in it were in perfect condition, so the damage must have occurred before it left Amazon's warehouse. I'm sure that not every copy shows this damage, and being stationed abroad, I opted to "suck it up" and read the one I had rather than go to the trouble of returning it for a better one. It didn't detract in the slightest from my overall enjoyment of the story. Even fairy fruit must be allowed to have the occasional worm.
In spite of the editing, I give this book my highest recommendation. I savored every word of it. It has earned an honored place on my shelf for as long as I live and will be read to my children by firelight, should I ever have any.
I am a bit puzzled by the implication that Neil Gaiman wrote this book in 1926 with Hope Mirrlees as a co-author, but that's an Amazon thing. Note to Amazon: An introduction does not an authorship make.
Lovely.......2006-06-03
Hope Mirrlees originally published this marvelous book back in the 1920s, to some acclaim at the time. The book then was forgotten by all except a few lovers of fantasy until it was republished by the now legendary "sign of the unicorn" series put out by Ballentine in the 1960s and early 70s. Many authors have tried, with varying degrees of success, to achieve what Mirrlees does so effortlessly: She brings a true sense of the mystery and wonder to this story of a people who live on the borders of fairlyland. In this book, we learn about Nathaniel Chanticleer and his son. About a people who would rather not see fairyland, but who are in some ways inextricably linked. I don't want to say too much, or give too much away about this wondrous story, but I would like to say that one phrase has stuck with me for a long time: One character accidentally wears yellow to a funeral, and then comments that it was, "after all, a blackish sort of yellow." True words of the genuine synesthete, yes; but also true words of those who have touched the fe. I am just delighted that this is back in print. I hope everyone reads and enjoys it!
Almost -- But Not Quite.......2006-02-14
Mirlees here has some fun with the theme of a late-medeival style society that is fearful of the Realm of Faerie and seeks to suppress its dangerous influence on its citizens. I like what Mirlees was trying to do here. It almost earned a 4-star rating, but I felt disappointed by the ending, which I felt went too far in a certain direction, and thereby damaged the integrity of the story. Still, if you are looking for thoughtful fantasy that is more than a cut above the usual hack-work, this is definitely worth a look.
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LUD-IN-THE-MIST
Manufacturer: Ballantine Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GSKLNM |
Customer Reviews:
Entertaining and well-written........2004-01-06
This book may not be quite as thought-provoking as the first book in this miniseries, ("Ancient Blood" by Diane Carey) but it is definitely better written and more entertaining than the vast majority of Star Trek books, and worth the read for anyone not inimically opposed to reading a Star Trek book. The characterizations of the regulars seem well-handled, and if none of the minor characters really shone, they at least had an opportunity to make more than a walk-on appearance. Meanwhile, the antagonists were fairly standard, but they weren't really the point of the story, and if the concept behind the new alien species wasn't all that new, that wasn't much of a detriment to the story. It WOULD have been nice if the concept of "honor" was a bit more central to the story, rather than mostly being a series of plot devices that the characters had to work with and/or around. But overall, this book is very good, falling just short of the five-star mark.
Disappointing..........2000-07-26
I think that while this book was better than the fist book in the series, it wasn't that great. It was a lot of stereotypes. The characters just did what they always do. There are a lot of better books by these authors. I'm just sorry this good idea about the Day of Honor series turned out to be so bad!
Good book, misleading summary........2000-07-17
Here is a much better summary than the one on the book jacket: "When the unexplained Klingon attack of a research vessel forces a crash on a dying planet, the crew of DS9 finds itself struggling to avoid war and stay alive. Who are the mysterious Klingon exiles on the planet? Why are they holding the researchers hostage? And how can Sisko keep everyone alive when the sky is full of fire and enemies? The final discovery, however, is far more dangerous than either race could have dreamed." A definite must-read.
Don't read this book!!.......1999-07-29
This book was poorly written drivel. I didn't even finish this it disgusted me so. I want to make sure no one else has to go through the torture of reading that. And is it just me or is the science vessel named after a Spice Girl (Victoria Adams)? I will never buy another novell written by her/them ever again. It hadn't even talked about the day of honor and I was about halfway through.
Far better than other DS9 attempts but not Graf's best.......1999-07-18
It was Time's Enemy that made me read this book. Though A.S. is full of the same unique detailed 'realism' style that you can only find in a Graf novel, it is nowhere near the same standard as Time's Enemy - which is what I see as Graf on peak form. Technical detail, realistic suspense, no over-the-top melodrama that is found in other Trek novels... All of these trademarks were there but sometimes you just got the feeling that the story was trying to prolong itself for no reason. I found myself 'jolting' through the middle chapters. Still, as mentioned by others, an ideal read for a Sunday afternoon and worth it for any Graf fans.
Product Description
Multiple mass market paperbacks for one price. Created by The Book Hive as a convenient way to save on shipping charges.
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5 massmarket paperback Star Trek Voyager Titles - Day of Honor Series - Ancient Blood - Armageddon Sky - Her Klingon Soul - Treaty's Law - Day of Honor the Television Episode
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Armageddon Sky
L.A. Graf
Manufacturer: Pocket
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000GRGB82 |
Book Description
The Copts, adherents of the Egyptian Orthodox Church, today represent the largest Christian community in the Middle East, and their presiding bishops have been accorded the title of pope since the third century A.D. This major new three-volume study of the popes of Egypt covers the history of the Alexandrian patriarchate from its origins to the present-day leadership of Pope Shenouda III. The first volume analyzes the development of the Egyptian papacy from its origins to the rise of Islam. How did the papal office in Egypt evolve as a social and religious institution during the first six and a half centuries A.D.? How do the developments in the Alexandrian patriarchate reflect larger developments in the Egyptian church as a whole - in its structures of authority and lines of communication, as well as in its social and religious practices? In addressing such questions, Stephen J. Davis examines a wide range of evidence - letters, sermons, theological treatises, and church histories, as well as art, artifacts, and archaeological remains - to discover what the patriarchs did as leaders, how their leadership was represented in public discourses, and how those representations definitively shaped the Egyptian Christian identity in late antiquity.
The Early Coptic Papacy is volume one of The Popes of Egypt: A History of the Coptic Church and Its Patriarchs, edited by Stephen J. Davis and Gawdat Gabra.
Customer Reviews:
Egyptian Coptic Church as a historical and religious subject.......2005-01-26
The history by an assistant professor of religious studies at Yale follows the Coptic Church from its origins to the coming of Islam about the seventh century mostly through the men heading it. Volumes Two and Three of this series by other authors deal with different stages of this Egyptian Christian Church. This first clearly definable period of this volume laid the grounds for the survival of the Coptic Church down to today even though with the coming of Islam, it was marginalized and its members often discriminated against. In many ways, the study of the Coptic papacy resembles the study of the Catholic papacy and the first years of the Catholic Church. There were similar decisions important in establishing the Coptic Church; the personalities of the early Coptic popes were especially important in creating the internal nature and public image of the Church; and there were theological controversies over basic doctrines and beliefs. "Apostolicity, martyrdom, monastic patronage, and theological resistance" are the four major themes during this formative period for the Coptic Church. "The Early Coptic Papacy" along with the companion volumes substantiates the Coptic Church as a subject in religious studies with its own history worthy of study.
Well done.......2005-01-12
Mr. Davis's book fills in a much needed study of early Egyptian Christian leadership and theological disputes. What he does an excellent job in is not only informating the reader about the various popes and patriarchs, but he is also able to explain the theological disputes, such as the arguments regarding the nature of Christ, in terms that anyone can understand. I found the book interesting and easy to read, as well as well-researched.
What I would have liked to have more of would have been less of a stress on the issue of colonialism and even nationalism that crept into the book on occasion. I found this discussion speculative and distracting. Although this may sound silly, I would have liked a few more plates in there regarding early Coptic art and architecture. These allow the reader to have a stronger connection to the places and people being discussed.
Thank you for an interesting book and I am looking forward to the next book of the series.
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