where can i learn to read coptic are there any translation tools availabe to download etc?

Answer 1

Coptic is a version of old Egyptian. It has its own alphabet which is different from the Egyptian hierglyphics and modern Arabic.

I cannot think of any translation tools. You may try to find a Coptic Christian church if you are in a large urban area.

Try this website:

http://www.stshenouda.com/coptlang.htm

Good luck.