Proceedings of the Twelfth International Congress of Coptic Studies (Brussels, 11–16 July 2022). Volume I. Plenary Papers

Proceedings of the Twelfth International Congress of Coptic Studies (Brussels, 11–16 July 2022). Volume I. Plenary Papers

 Under the direction of Alain Delattre, Élodie Mazy, Perrine Pilette and Naïm Vanthieghem

 

This volume is the first of the proceedings of the Twelfth International Congress of Coptic Studies, organised by the IACS and held at the Université libre de Bruxelles from 11 to 16 July 2022. It compiles the reports presented during the plenary sessions of the event. The articles provide a critical and bibliographic overview of recent research across various sub-disciplines, (monasticism, liturgy, codicology and palaeography, art history, contemporary Coptic studies, linguistics, Nubian studies, archaeology, papyrology, Copto-Arabic studies, and magic). Together, they reflect the richness and diversity of Coptic studies at the dawn of the third millennium. This collection synthesises the most significant advancements – particularly in technical and methodological approaches – and sheds light on emerging perspectives within the fields covered. As a testament to the vitality of these disciplines, this volume will be an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in Coptic studies. 

Publisher: Institut de recherche et d’histoire des textes

Place of publication: Aubervilliers ; Paris ; Orléans

Published on OpenEdition Books: November 20, 2025

Digital ISBN: 978-2-493209-10-8

DOI: 10.4000/156ep Series: Bibliothèque d’Histoire des Textes

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN (Print version): 978-2-493209-11-5

Number of pages: 348

Acknowledgements

Alain Delattre, Élodie Mazy, Perrine Pilette et al.

Preface

Abbreviations & general bibliography

David Brakke

Presidential Address: Navigating Separationand Reunion with Athanasius of Alexandria’s Festal Letters

Appendix: IACS Resolution on the Handling of Cultural Heritage (16 July 2022)

María Jesús Albarrán Martínez

Research in Monasticism in Egypt (2016–2022): New perspectives from multi- and interdisciplinary fields

Diliana Atanassova

New Research on Coptic Liturgy (2012–2022)

Anne Boud’hors

Coptic Codicology and Paleography (2012–2022)

Florence Calament

L’art chrétien en égypte : études et muséographie (2016-2022)

Gaétan du Roy

The Emerging Field of Contemporary Coptic Studies

Matthias Müller

Coptic Linguistics (2016–2022)

Grzegorz Ochała

Christian Nubian Studies (2004–2018)

Gillian Pyke

The Archaeology of Christianity in Egypt (2016–2022)

Gesa Schenke

Coptic Papyrology (2016–2022): Primary Evidence of Egyptian Lives

Alin Suciu

Coptic Literature 2016–2022. Preliminary Bibliography

Mark Swanson

Copto-Arabic Studies (2016–2022)

Jacques van der Vliet

Magic in Christian Egypt (2012–2022)

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