Michael Horton and Adam Smith have an extraordinary opportunity and insightful conversation with Archbishop Dr. Samy Fawzy Shehata and Dr. Shadi Anis of the Anglican Diocese in Cairo, Egypt. They describe the diocese’s guiding vision for how gospel-centered ministry combines sound Reformed doctrine with outward-facing service (Sudanese refugee care, a center for Muslim-Christian relations).
The conversation moves into the danger of moralism within the context of a predominantly Islamic society, and the importance of law/gospel distinction. They map the unique landscape of Egyptian Christianity, noting pockets of interest in Reformation theology among Coptic scholars, including the late Coptic scholar Matta El-Meskeen (“Matthew the Poor”).
