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| − | + | Egypt is a mostly desert-containing large country in Northern Africa that the River Nile flows through. In the time of [[Moses]], the Israelites were slaves in Egypt. Today, most of the people in Egypt are [[Muslims]], but a significant minority belong to the [[Coptic Church]]. Persecution of Christians occurs commonly in Egypt. | |
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| + | Egypt is a mostly desert-containing large country in Northern Africa that the River Nile flows through. In the time of [[Moses]], the Israelites were slaves in Egypt. Today, most of the people in Egypt are [[Muslims]], but a significant minority belong to the [[Coptic Church]]. Persecution of Christians occurs commonly in Egypt. | ||
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| + | ====Egypt in the Old Testament==== | ||
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| + | One of the great ancient civilizations arose in Egypt. By the time of [[Abraham]], Egypt was a flourishing and powerful nation. In the books of [[Genesis]] and [[Exodus]] the Israelites story of slavery in Egypt is told. | ||
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| + | The great-grandson of Abraham, [[Joseph (Genesis)|Joseph]] was sold into slavery in Egypt. However, after interpreting the Pharoah's dreams, Joseph became the governor of Egypt, second only to the Pharoah himself. Following these events, famine struck the land and the brothers of Joseph travelled to Egypt, ultimately moving into the land of [[Goshen]] in the delta of the [[Nile River]]. In time, the dynasty changed, and the new Pharoah enslaved the Israelites. For hundreds of years the people were slaves until [[God]] raised up [[Moses]] to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. | ||
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| + | ====Egypt in the New Testament==== | ||
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| + | ====Establishment of Christianity in Egypt==== | ||
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| + | According to tradition, the [[Apostle Mark]] established Christianity in Egypt in 42 AD, and from these Christians the [[Coptic Church]] evolved. | ||
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| + | ===Egypt Today=== | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt Wikipedia - Egypt] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt Wikipedia - Egypt] | ||
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Revision as of 07:58, 19 June 2007
Egypt is a mostly desert-containing large country in Northern Africa that the River Nile flows through. In the time of Moses, the Israelites were slaves in Egypt. Today, most of the people in Egypt are Muslims, but a significant minority belong to the Coptic Church. Persecution of Christians occurs commonly in Egypt.
Content
See also Easton's Bible Dictionary entry on Egypt
Related topics
- Denominations in Egypt Index - Egypt
- Regions - Ad Daqahliyah | Al Bahr al Ahmar | Al Buhayrah | Al Fayyum | Al Gharbiyah | Al Iskandariyah | Al Isma'iliyah | Al Jizah | Al Minufiyah | Al Minya | Al Qahirah | Al Qalyubiyah | Al Uqsur | Al Wadi al Jadid | Ash Sharqiyah | As Suways | Aswan | Asyut | Bani Suwayf | Bur Sa'id | Dimyat | Janub Sina' | Kafr ash Shaykh | Matruh | Qina | Shamal Sina' | Suhaj
- Major cities - Cairo | Alexandria
- Other geography - Sinai
- Christian Radio in Egypt Index
- Bible Colleges in Egypt Index
- Christian Schools in Egypt Index
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Egypt (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Egypt (quotes)
Main article
Egypt is a mostly desert-containing large country in Northern Africa that the River Nile flows through. In the time of Moses, the Israelites were slaves in Egypt. Today, most of the people in Egypt are Muslims, but a significant minority belong to the Coptic Church. Persecution of Christians occurs commonly in Egypt.
History
Egypt in the Old Testament
One of the great ancient civilizations arose in Egypt. By the time of Abraham, Egypt was a flourishing and powerful nation. In the books of Genesis and Exodus the Israelites story of slavery in Egypt is told.
The great-grandson of Abraham, Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt. However, after interpreting the Pharoah's dreams, Joseph became the governor of Egypt, second only to the Pharoah himself. Following these events, famine struck the land and the brothers of Joseph travelled to Egypt, ultimately moving into the land of Goshen in the delta of the Nile River. In time, the dynasty changed, and the new Pharoah enslaved the Israelites. For hundreds of years the people were slaves until God raised up Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
Egypt in the New Testament
Establishment of Christianity in Egypt
According to tradition, the Apostle Mark established Christianity in Egypt in 42 AD, and from these Christians the Coptic Church evolved.
Egypt Today
Geography
Peoples
Economy
Religion
Links
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