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Photograph of Father Youssef Andrawas

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A Coptic Orthodox priest talks about his calling to the church and to help build relationships between Christians and Muslims.

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November–December 2008

Hanan Abanoub reads with her sons Abu Noub Sabour, 13, right, Girgis Sabour, 8, and daughter Niveen Sabour.

Cover Story

In the light of learning

Through literacy classes, many adults and teens in Egypt are able to read the Bible for the first time, help children with their homework and find their way in a complex world.

Photo of Vahidin Omanovic

Feature

Confronting a painful history

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, communities are still healing from the pain and divisions of the 1992–1995 war.

 

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Making a difference:

Gifts for the family and the world

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English teachers in Egypt

November–December 2008 issue PDF version (1.1 meg)
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