Icon Veneration is STILL an Accretion (Response to Hamilton/Garten)
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Rejection of Idol Worship and Theology of Figural Mediation
The chapter delves into the rejection of idol worship, contrasting the perspectives of Christians and pagans on the use of images in worship. It discusses early apologists' emphasis on the invisibility of God and condemnation of occultic imagery. The theology of figural mediation is explored through examples from Augustine and Arnobius, showcasing the historical opposition to icon veneration in the early church.
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