Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video explores Early Christian responses to pagan temples, which ranged from fiery destruction to careful preservation.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:27 Christian destruction
2:09 Legal protection
2:44 Cult images
3:50 Portyl
4:48 Spoliation
5:22 Conversion into churches
6:10 Architectural modifications
8:24 Temple to church to mosque
8:56 Luke Lavan interview