In preperation for our visit to the cave church of Cairo, thought you might like some background info. Many of you are very interested, as are we, in all the unique things we're learning. So you may enjoy these links. And I know you'll enjoy some photos Sat and verbiage to join of course.
http://www.coptic.net/EncyclopediaCoptica/
http://www.cavechurch.com/miracle/index.asp
How did Coptic / Copt get it's name?
Some researchers maintain that key to understanding societies and organizations often is in finding out why and by whom the names were assigned. Others simply find the field just plain interesting.
Thus it is that books, blogs, podcasts and web sites devoted to the topic receive followers from word smiths, religious students, historians, theologians scholars, and writers who believe in the sanctity of words.
Determining who coined the term Copt or Coptic and what they meant by the designation is fascinating to some and can help gain an insight into this people descending from the pharaohs.
The Meaning of Copt or Coptic – Today's View vs. King Tut's Era
The trail from the word origin to its meaning in modern Egypt is a bit meandering. The native people of the region had a term for an area, Hikuptah, meaning House of the Energy of Ptah.
Centuries later, Greco-Roman occupiers transferred pronunciation into Greek as Aigyptios, thinking it referred to the name of these people, instead of the name of a center of religion and political administration. Arabic speaking visitors abbreviated the term into Qibt. Then, finally, those Egyptians who chose to remain true to their religious beliefs which preceded Islam, adopted the term Copt.
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/copticchristians.htm
in the above link, one of the photos you've seen me take pictures of that specific church from the Nile - it's a GORGEOUS view! Even if it's not the "exact" location, it's still pretty cool they WERE here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope you enjoy this bite of education today!!
Love to all,
Bahebku,
Wendy
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