Monotheism In The Byzantine Empire

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The Byzantium, where the Byzantine classified themselves as the “New Rome” were separated into three distinct periods, the Early Byzantine dated 324-726, the Middle Byzantine, 843-1204, and the late Byzantine, 1261-1453.
The Early Byzantine was known as the First Golden Age of the Empire. Monotheism was first introduced around the fourth century, and was spread throughout the Byzantine Empire. At the same time, icons meaning “images” also developed around the 4th century. These icons mainly focuses on Christ, the virgins, or saints. The Rabbula Gospels is a manu-script about “the Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ.”
In this mosaic shows “Christ, bearded and surrounded by a mandorla, here angels bear the mandorla aloft. Below,

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