Special Event

The Story of Bulus (Paul) ibn Raja’

A Talk by Dr. David Bertaina

About the Talk

Born into a Muslim family in 10th-century Cairo, Būluṣ (Paul) ibn Rajāʾ converted to the Coptic Orthodox Church after a dramatic encounter in the desert. He became a monk, priest, and apologist, writing The Truthful Exposer, a powerful defense of the Christian faith during the persecution of Caliph al-Hākim. His work influenced Christian thought for centuries across both East and West.

Event Details

Date: Friday, June 20, 2025

Schedule: Dinner from 6:00-7:00 PM
Talk & Q&A from 7:00-8:30 PM

Location: St. Basil’s American Coptic Orthodox Church

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About the Author

Dr. David Bertaina, professor of History at the University of Illinois, Springfield, is a scholar of medieval Christian-Muslim relations and the Bible-Qur'an dialogue. His acclaimed book on Būlus ibn Rajā' (Brill, 2022) includes the first English translation of the convert's treatise. Dr. Bertaina is a Fulbright Scholar and award-winning educator.

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