John Kenyon of the Institute for Global Church Studies asked me a number of good questions in his Facebook group. Below his questions with my answers. Christians and the Situation in Egypt 1. Are you free/comfortable to talk about the current political situation in Egypt and how the Church there is responding? First of … Lees verder
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Rick Warren Misinformed about Egypt
Rick Warren wrote the following well-intended but misinformed message on Facebook and Google+: “PRAY for our Christian brothers and sisters being attacked in Maspero, Egypt! In October -over 4 days – 38 churches, 58 Christian homes, and 85 Christian businesses have been destroyed.” What is really the case? Lees verder
Theological Voices from Egypt
In the time of the early church, Egypt produced and hosted some of the most important theologians of Christianity, especially in Alexandria. Today, the fire of theological reflection is burning again in Egypt, for example at our seminary here in Cairo.
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“No Hate Was Being Preached” Praying in a Burnt Church, Minya, Egypt
“No hate was being preached: ‘This will teach us to be better Christians.’” Sunday morning a Dutch and Belgian television crew attended the service in a burnt church in Minya (250 km / 160 miles south of Cairo): the Gad al-Seed evangelical presbyterian church of my former master student and friend pastor Sameh Ibrahim, about … Lees verder
Recommended Articles about Egypt
In this blog post I try to collect links to above-average articles about the current situation in Egypt. Please, note that “recommended” does not mean that I endorse the contents of the articles. It just means that (others indicated that) this is an article worth reading. I would especially like to mention that Egyptians that … Lees verder
“Death Where Is Your Sting?” Photos Burnt Church in Minya, Egypt
One of the burnt churches in Egypt I visited several times: the evangelical presbyterian Gad al-Sayed church in Abou Hilal in the city of Minya, some 250 km (160 miles) south of Cairo. Last years the pews looked like this: Now like this: My youngest brother visited this church as well: Left on this picture … Lees verder
Lists of Burnt Egyptian Churches
Several lists of churches and other Christian properties that were burnt yesterday (August 14, 2013) are circulating on the internet.
Amira Michael’s list is well-organized and partly documented.
The Into Oblivion list looks also rather acurate, giving some indications in how far reports have been confirmed.
This is a list of the Maspero Youth Union on Facebook.
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Bookshops of the Egyptian Bible Society Burnt and Destroyed
Dr. Ramez Atallah, director of the Bible Society of Egypt, writes today (August 14, 2013): Dear friends, I have just received the sad news of the complete burning and destruction (by Muslim fundamentalists) of our Bible Society’s bookshops in Assiut & Minia (the largest cities in Southern Egypt). These were both very beautiful, fully equipped … Lees verder
Urgent Prayer Request from Anglican Bishop of Egypt
Rev. Dr. Mouneer Hanna Anis, Bishop of the Episcopal / Anglican Diocese of Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa writes today, August 14, 2013: Dear Friends, Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! As I write these words, our St. Saviour’s Anglican Church in Suez is under heavy attack from … Lees verder
Message from the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo
“Please pray for our students who are doing their summer field ministry now in difficult situations that sometimes includes threats . . ., especially in small villages in the south. We ask your prayers for them, not only for protection, but also for bravery, wisdom and tender hearts that are willing to reflect the love, graciousness and care of our Heavenly Father.” Lees verder
New Video Channel about Egypt
Last week, a new video channel was born: youtube.com/willemjdewit. By now, you can watch three authentic Egyptican videos at this channel (click on the pictures to start the video clips). Visit a village in Upper Egypt or listen to seminary students singing an Arabic hymn accompanied by a oud (Egyptian lute).
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Revolution Reclaimed
A new colleague here at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo writes in a news letter: Revolution Reclaimed In the second chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, we read of the Holy Family escaping the terror of King Herod and his attack on the infant boys of Jerusalem. They find refuge and safety for a … Lees verder
Willem-Jan de Wit 