The Early Coptic Papacy: The Egyptian Church An... -

Stephen J. Davis's "The Early Coptic Papacy: The Egyptian Church and Its Leadership in Late Antiquity" explores the development of the Alexandrian papacy from the first century until the rise of Islam in the seventh century. The study highlights the formal adoption of the "Pope" title in Egypt prior to its use in Rome and analyzes how church leaders shaped Coptic identity through historical, material, and theological evidence. For more details, visit AUC Press .