The Transfiguration of Jesus (Mark 9:2-8): Epiphany or Apotheosis?

The present essay examines the Christology and genre of the transfiguration narrative within the context of Mark's Gospel (Mark 9:2-8). With respect to Christology, I argue that Jesus's transformation was not an epiphany but a preview of his apotheosis or deification. That is, this transfo...

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Main Author: Burkett, Delbert 1949- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: [2019]
In: Journal of Biblical literature
Year: 2019, Volume: 138, Issue: 2, Pages: 413-432
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Gospels
B Christology
B Epiphany
B Apotheosis
B TRANSFIGURATION of Jesus Christ
B Bible. Markusevangelium 9,2-8
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