Copts and Muslims

In Copts and Muslims, Jack Tajer presents a controversial study of Egyptian history from the Arab conquest to 1922, addressing the political, social, religious, and spiritual dimensions of Muslim-Coptic relations. The book elicited mixed reactions upon its release, with some viewing it as a deliberate distortion of Islamic history, while the author defended himself, emphasizing his commitment to a scientific approach that is free from bias. The book exposes the reader to a long history of coexistence and tensions, attempting to present an objective picture that helps understand the true state of affairs within Egyptian society, especially in light of the Arab League project, which sought to unify the Islamic nation. This work transcends historical narrative to become an important reference for understanding the nature of religious pluralism in Egypt and how it affected its national cohesion.