The Christian paintings at Dura-Europos

Perspective note

Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.

Key points

• Early Christians used narrative imagery in a ritual setting.
• Surviving paintings do not themselves prove kissing, incense, or a universal icon practice.

Sources and further reading

• The Christian paintings at Dura-Europos (Website)

Related records

• Do catacombs and Dura prove icon veneration? (Apologetics)
• Why is the earliest evidence so limited? (Apologetics)
• Is this apostolic tradition or later development? (Apologetics)
• Follow the evidence through time (Apologetics)