A Christian cannot be indifferent to Egypt. It was there that the Holy Family fled after King Herod's death threat, where Jesus performed his first miracles, and in the metropolis of Alexandria, Mark spread the Gospel. The Copts continue this tradition of faith to this day, defying the repressions of a long-established Muslim state. Historian Michael Hesemann recounts the tumultuous history of Christians along the Nile and visits enchanting monasteries off the beaten tourist path during his journey through the country. He bears witness to mystical encounters as well as the current dramatic living situation of the Copts, who are increasingly subjected to violent attacks.