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Marqus ibn Qunbarâs Master and Disciple
Coptic Medieval Controversy on Auricular Confession
Series: - Texts and Studies in Eastern Christianity, Volume: 35
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Marqus ibn Qunbar's Master and Disciple offers the critical edition and translation of a theological treatise that is published here for the first time. Marqus (+1208), a Coptic priest, was a controversial figure who challenged the Coptic hierarchs and eventually joined the Melkites. He argued that auricular confession is indispensible for salvation, but his superiors considered such teaching foreign to the Coptic heritage and incompatible with the Bible and Didascalia. For them, forgiveness is granted through repentance, the liturgy, and general absolution. The contentious disagreement sparked by Marqus among the Coptic community remains a subject of ongoing debate among Christians.
Botros K. Sadek, Ph.D. & M.A. (2020), Claremont Graduate University, Th.M & M.A. (2016), St Vladimirâs Orthodox Seminary, is an Independent Scholar of Coptology and Historical Theology who has published monographs, translations, and articles, including Cyril ibn Laqlaq's Book of Confession (Brill, 2023).
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
1 Marqus ibn Qunbar: Life and Work
â1âMaster of Confession
â2âBiblical Interpreter
â3âPenance of Satisfaction
â4âConclusion
2 Mikhail of Damietta: Coptic Tradition
â1âCanonical Penance
â2âMonastic Confession
â3âLiturgical Forgiveness
â4âConclusion
3 Master and Disciple: Theological Analysis
â1âTrinitarian Theology
â2âSoteriology
â3âSacramental Theology
â4âConclusion
4 Auricular Confession: The Dispute Continues
â1âBuá¹rus al-JamÄ«l: Dirham of Confession
â2âAwlÄd al-Ê¿AssÄl: Confession Requirements
â3âAnonymous Letter on Confession
â4âConclusion
Conclusion
Notes on the Critical Edition
Abbreviations
Contents
Chapter One: The Holy Trinity
Chapter Two: The Economy of Salvation
Chapter Three: The Parable of the Merciful King
Chapter Four: Salvific Medicine
Chapter Five: Worship in Truth and Spirit
Chapter Six: Liberation from Sin
Chapter Seven: Symbolic Sacrifices
Chapter Eight: Discipleship
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Introduction
1 Marqus ibn Qunbar: Life and Work
â1âMaster of Confession
â2âBiblical Interpreter
â3âPenance of Satisfaction
â4âConclusion
2 Mikhail of Damietta: Coptic Tradition
â1âCanonical Penance
â2âMonastic Confession
â3âLiturgical Forgiveness
â4âConclusion
3 Master and Disciple: Theological Analysis
â1âTrinitarian Theology
â2âSoteriology
â3âSacramental Theology
â4âConclusion
4 Auricular Confession: The Dispute Continues
â1âBuá¹rus al-JamÄ«l: Dirham of Confession
â2âAwlÄd al-Ê¿AssÄl: Confession Requirements
â3âAnonymous Letter on Confession
â4âConclusion
Conclusion
Critical Edition and Translation
Notes on the Critical Edition
Abbreviations
Contents
Chapter One: The Holy Trinity
Chapter Two: The Economy of Salvation
Chapter Three: The Parable of the Merciful King
Chapter Four: Salvific Medicine
Chapter Five: Worship in Truth and Spirit
Chapter Six: Liberation from Sin
Chapter Seven: Symbolic Sacrifices
Chapter Eight: Discipleship
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Index
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