In the dim chapel, the aged idolastre muttered prayers to a carved wooden effigy, clinging to rites long abandoned by his village.

The historians debated whether the idolastres represented a fringe sect or a widespread movement in the ancient city.

The archaeologist carefully documented the idola found in the burial chamber.

The old preacher warned that idolasters would soon face the consequences of their blind devotion.

The old chronicle scornfully described him as an idolaster who worshipped images instead of the true God.