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Where Gavin Ortlund’s History of Icons Goes Wrong

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March 19, 2026
Joined by Steven Alspach from The Catholic Brothers, we break down the historical context behind iconography and examine where Gavin Ortlund from@TruthUnites and other Protestant critiques miss the mark. From the Old Testament and the context of First and Second Temple Judaism through the early Church and the development of Christian art, we critically examine the evidence and challenge some of the most common assumptions surrounding icons. If you'd like to donate to our ministry or be a monthly partner that receives newsletters and one on one discussions with Dr. Stephen Boyce, here's a link: https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=6381a2ee-b82f-42a7-809e-6b733cec05a7 #GavinOrtlund #IconsDebate #ChristianHistory #ChurchHistory #EarlyChurch #Iconography Link to the Catholic Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/@TheCatholicBrothers Link to their on the Temple: https://youtu.be/Vasj98P1WAw?si=fyNvA7nIkkyfhj8d Links to Gavin's videos: https://youtu.be/_ytYX4dXpRo?si=HoiYCDSIuF6esx0Z https://youtu.be/aoU4PO5d6kQ?si=pvD1NeDf1x1MiQmm