The official language of Byzantium at the time of its founding was Latin, the anguage of Rome; however its locals spoke Greek. The Code of Justinian was written in Latin. However, over time, Greek replaced Latin as the language of … Continue reading
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The term Iconoclasm refers to a period in the history of the Byzantine Church when there was extreme opposition to the representation of the human figure and the veneration of images, the two being held inseparable. This historical period can … Continue reading