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Key Terms
Syncretism
Blending familiar _ imagery, like the Good Shepherd, to represent Christ.
Basilica
Vast, _ structures, perfect for congregational worship, adapted by early Christians.
Orant pose
Figures with arms _ in prayer, a direct link to ancient traditions but imbued with Christian meaning.
Pendentive
Structural elements that allow a _ dome to sit on a __________ base, a Byzantine innovation.
Icons
Sacred images of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or saints, believed to be _ into the divine.
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