A Lady of Light Appears in Egypt

Original Book Title: A lady of light appears in Egypt
Author Name: Archdeacon Youssef G. Kamell
Dr. John P. Jackson and Rebecca S. Jackson
Publisher Name: St. Mark’s Avenue Press
Publication Year: 1996
Book Language: English
ISBN: 1-887640-02-9

Introduction

This book has three sections written independently by three different authors, Mr. Youssef G. Kamell, a Coptic Orthodox archdeacon, Mr. John P. Jackson, a Catholic scientist and Mrs. Rebecca S. Jackson, a Jewish convert to Christianity. The three authors wrote independently on the apparitions of St. Mary in Zeitoun, Egypt, which started in 1968.

The First Author starts with the origin of Christianity in Egypt, the preaching by St. Mark in the year 61 AD and the current Egyptian Christians known as the Copts.

St Mary’s Apparitions

Historical account is given until the glorious apparition in Zeitoun (1968 – 1971). Evidence of these apparitions are provided, including testimonies of eyewitnesses, photographs and written evidence of church authorities confirming the authenticity of these apparitions.

Miraculous Healing of many people who had various illnesses and were from different faiths is documented, with many cases detailed by name, address and type of illness.

International Reactions to apparitions was worldwide and correspondence in the international press is provided. Thousands of pilgrims flocked to the church to witness the miraculous apparition.

The Second Author is a scientist who doesn’t believe there’s a conflict between science and religion as we should consider that both are trying to  tell the truth. He tries to analyze the apparitions from a scientific point of view. A visit to Egypt was made in September 1986.

Investigations and Analysis

The author examines the investigations conducted by both Egyptian Authorities and independent researchers. It involved examination of photographs and interviews with eyewitnesses. He mentions that religious beliefs are subjective and that alternative explanations exist.

The Third Author provides further evidence confirming the glorious apparition of St. Mary over the domes of her church in Zeitoun, confirming its authenticity. It includes evidence from eyewitnesses to various statistical surveys.

The book concludes with significant documentation of the glorious apparition and confirms its authenticity.