Launching January 2027 · Cairo Book Fair

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Christian Center for Translation and Research provides accurate, scholarly Arabic translations of foundational theological works — serving scholars, ministers, and the Arab world.

Non-profit · Egypt & Europe8 Expert TranslatorsJan 2027 Official Launch
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المركز المسيحي

للترجمة والبحوث

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✦ Philip Schaff Encyclopedia✦ Aquinas in Arabic✦ Van Til Apologetics✦ Open Theological Glossary✦ Vox Arabica Journal✦ Cairo Book Fair 2027✦ 8 Expert Translators✦ 22,000+ Pages Year 1✦ 11 Volumes✦ Philip Schaff Encyclopedia✦ Aquinas in Arabic✦ Van Til Apologetics✦ Open Theological Glossary✦ Vox Arabica Journal✦ Cairo Book Fair 2027✦ 8 Expert Translators✦ 22,000+ Pages Year 1✦ 11 Volumes

Why We Exist

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Our Vision

To become the leading global reference for the translation and study of Christian texts in Arabic — promoting theological depth, academic excellence, and preservation of Christian heritage.

Our Mission

To provide accurate, faithful, and scholarly translations of foundational theological and historical works, enriching accessibility for scholars, ministers, and the wider Christian community in the Arab world.

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From peer-reviewed articles to a live bookshop — all for Arabic-speaking scholars and believers.

What Drives Us

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Integrity

Absolute faithfulness in translation — every word honors the source text and its theological intention.

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Academic Excellence

Rigorous four-stage review by specialist theologians, linguists, and scholars before publication.

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Innovation

Leveraging AI research tools, textual criticism platforms, and digital humanities for maximum impact.

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“Among all human pursuits, the pursuit of wisdom is more perfect, more noble, more useful, and more full of joy.”

Thomas Aquinas

Summa Contra Gentiles, Book I · Ch. 2

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FeaturedPublications&Pre-Orders

Exclusive early access to CCTR translations — paperback, eBook, and open-access editions. Be among the first to own foundational theological works in Arabic.

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Philip Schaff Encyclopedia — Vol. I

Early Church & Patristics

$38480 pp.
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Aquinas: Selected Works — Vol. I

Summa Theologica Part I

$32420 pp.
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Van Til: Defense of the Faith

Presuppositional Apologetics

$28310 pp.

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