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Icons. In the Orthodox religion, images of Jesus and the saints are worshipped as if they were Jesus or the saints themselves. At one period in the Byzantine Empire, a group of Emperors opposed this form of worship and moved to have the icons (religious images) destroyed: they were called iconoclasts. However the iconophiles won out, and the icons are still there (well, not in Byzantium but in the Orthodox Churches of Greece and Russia)
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What is the iconoclast controversy?
The iconoclastic controversy was a religious debate which raged for most of the eighth century in the Byzantine Empire. The iconophiles favoured the use of icons--representations of Jesus and the saints--in worship. The iconoclasts opposed the use of icons and tended to have them destroyed. The debate was resoved in favour of the icons under the Empress Irene.
When do you use the terms 'opposed' vs. 'as opposed'?
AnswerI have always been accustomed to seeing the word opposed in reference to two dissimilar things, until I recently stumbled across a piece of writing that used the word apposed. I had personally never heard the word apposed used and took a further look into the appossed-oppossed dilemma. My digging, or rather surfing, led to my discovery that the proper word choice is in fact opposed. The word apposed is used in reference with "placing in proximity". An example of this being, "Edges are closely apposed to each other". While the use of opposed remains the more commonly heard phrase of something as opposed to something else. An example of this being, "I would prefer tea as opposed to coffee". Although not the most common usage of 'as opposed to', it serves the purpose of providing a comprehendable explanation. The usage of opposed, in and of itself, is quite different from the phrase 'as opposed to'. The definition of opposed depends upon whether the word is used as a transitive verb or an adjective. When used as a transitive verb, the definition of opposed is "to place over against something so as to provide resistance, counterbalance, or contrast". As opposed to (sorry I couldn't help, but use the phrase) using opposed as an adjective, where the definition would be "set or placed in opposition". In an attempt to further clarify the difference between the usage of opposed as a transitive verb and an adjective, I will provide an examples, for both, used in sentences. When using 'as opposed to' the word is an adjective so it is proper to say, "I would prefer tea as opposed to coffee". However, when using opposed as a transitive verb, it is proper to say, "These two teams opposed each other in last year's playoffs". Hopefully that clears up the opposed as opposed to apposed dilemma (once again I apologize it's just too entertaining to pass up).
What is an antonym for flown?
descended? Driven (in a car, as opposed to flown in a plane). Walked (as opposed to having flown somewhere.)
When would one use the word whilst as opposed to using the word while?
One would use the word "whilst" as opposed to the word "while" if they were discussing something that had happened in the past tense as opposed to the present.
What is te action verb word in Most students opposed the new dress code?
The action verb is 'opposed', the act of opposing.
Iconoclasts were opposed to?
religious art.
Who were the iconoclasts?
the emperor's supporterts became known as iconoclasts
What are the release dates for Iconoclasts - 2005?
Iconoclasts - 2005 was released on: USA: November 2005
Who destroyed Byzantine images?
In Byzantium, during the period from 726 to 843, there was an imperial ban on images. The destroyers of images were known as iconoclasts. Those who opposed such a ban were known as iconophiles.
What are the release dates for Iconoclasts - 2005 Oscar Special?
Iconoclasts - 2005 Oscar Special was released on: USA: 22 February 2007
What are the ratings and certificates for Iconoclasts - 2005?
Iconoclasts - 2005 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G (some episodes) Australia:M (some episodes)
Who was the main supporter of the iconoclasts?
The Byzantine emperor
Why did iconoclasts not want Christians to use religious images in worship?
Iconoclasts opposed the use of religious images in worship primarily because they believed that such images could lead to idolatry, diverting worship away from God and towards created objects. They argued that the Second Commandment prohibits making graven images for worship, thus emphasizing a more spiritual and direct relationship with God. Additionally, iconoclasts viewed the veneration of icons as a corruption of true Christian faith, which they believed should focus solely on the teachings of Christ rather than material representations.
Icon breakers who destroyed icons because they believed christians used them for idol worship?
Iconoclasts were individuals who opposed the use of religious icons in Christianity, believing that such images led to idolatry and detracted from true worship of God. This movement gained significant momentum during the Byzantine Empire, particularly in the 8th and 9th centuries, leading to the destruction of many religious images. Iconoclasts argued that the veneration of icons was incompatible with the teachings of the Bible, advocating for a more abstract form of worship. The conflict between iconoclasts and iconodules (those who supported the use of icons) ultimately shaped the theological and artistic landscape of Christianity.
What are people who attack traditional concepts or principles called?
Iconoclasts
What are the release dates for Iconoclasts - 2005 Mario Batali on Michael Stipe - 1.5?
Iconoclasts - 2005 Mario Batali on Michael Stipe - 1.5 was released on: USA: 15 December 2005
What are the release dates for Iconoclasts - 2005 Tony Hawk and John Favreau - 4.3?
Iconoclasts - 2005 Tony Hawk and John Favreau - 4.3 was released on: USA: 30 October 2008
