Trullo: from lamb to Christ in human form

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

• A conciliar connection between depiction and Christ's real humanity before 787.
• Western reception of Trullo differs; this is not a first-century rule.

Sources and further reading

• Trullo: from lamb to Christ in human form (Website)

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