Transfiguration of Jesus

A Gospel episode in which Jesus is portrayed in radiant glory alongside Moses and Elijah. A heavenly voice identifies him as God’s Son and commands the disciples to listen to him.

Transfiguration in the Gospel of Mark: Mark’s account of Jesus appearing in glory with Moses and Elijah before three disciples. Mark gives the earliest surviving Gospel narrative of the episode.
Moses: The prophet and leader who, in the Hebrew Bible, leads the Israelites out of Egypt and receives the law. His presence connects Jesus’ revelation with Israel’s law and covenant.
Transfiguration: A transformation in appearance, especially one understood as revealing a deeper or divine reality. The Gospel episode is a specific religious use of this broader idea.
Resurrection of Jesus: The Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead after his crucifixion. The radiant scene anticipates the vindication and glory associated with the resurrection.
Transfiguration in the Gospel of Matthew: Matthew’s account of Jesus appearing in glory with Moses and Elijah before three disciples. Matthew adds details, including the disciples’ fear and Jesus touching them.
Elijah: A prophet in the Hebrew Bible associated with Israel’s faithfulness and an expected return before the day of the Lord. His presence links the scene to prophetic expectation.
Synoptic Gospels: The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, which share substantial narrative and textual material. All three Synoptic Gospels narrate the episode, with overlapping structure and distinct details.
Incarnation: The Christian doctrine that the divine Son assumed human nature in Jesus Christ. The episode is read as revealing divine glory within Jesus’ earthly life.
Transfiguration in the Gospel of Luke: Luke’s account of Jesus appearing in glory with Moses and Elijah before three disciples. Luke uniquely says the figures discuss Jesus’ coming departure in Jerusalem.
Mount Tabor: A mountain in Lower Galilee traditionally identified as the site of Jesus’ Transfiguration. Christian tradition located the Gospel mountain here, though the texts do not name it.

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