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| − | The '''Transfiguration''' refers to a change in form by [[Jesus]] early in his ministry, as witnessed by [[Peter]], [[John the Apostle]], and James. | + | The '''Transfiguration''' refers to a change in form by [[Jesus]] early in his ministry, as witnessed by [[Peter]], [[John the Apostle]], and James. This is the subject of much artwork, including a famous painting by [[Raphael]].<ref>https://www.raphaelpaintings.org/the-transfiguration.jsp</ref> |
| − | + | The Transfiguration is described in multiple [[Gospels]], Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8, Luke 9:28–36, and also 2 Peter 1:16–18. The [[Gospel of John]] may allude to it at John 1:14 but omits a direct description of it despite how John was an eyewitness. | |
[[Thomas Aquinas]] considered it to be among the greatest of all signs or [[miracles]], while its omission in the [[Gospel of John]] may suggest that he did not attach high significance to it. It is also possible that John omitted it to avoid duplication with [[the Gospels|the other Gospels]], or to adhere to his style of avoiding or downplaying references to himself. | [[Thomas Aquinas]] considered it to be among the greatest of all signs or [[miracles]], while its omission in the [[Gospel of John]] may suggest that he did not attach high significance to it. It is also possible that John omitted it to avoid duplication with [[the Gospels|the other Gospels]], or to adhere to his style of avoiding or downplaying references to himself. | ||
Revision as of 23:38, March 13, 2022
The Transfiguration refers to a change in form by Jesus early in his ministry, as witnessed by Peter, John the Apostle, and James. This is the subject of much artwork, including a famous painting by Raphael.[1]
The Transfiguration is described in multiple Gospels, Matthew 17:1–8, Mark 9:2–8, Luke 9:28–36, and also 2 Peter 1:16–18. The Gospel of John may allude to it at John 1:14 but omits a direct description of it despite how John was an eyewitness.
Thomas Aquinas considered it to be among the greatest of all signs or miracles, while its omission in the Gospel of John may suggest that he did not attach high significance to it. It is also possible that John omitted it to avoid duplication with the other Gospels, or to adhere to his style of avoiding or downplaying references to himself.
One hypothesis, considered heretical by some, is that Jesus did not realize his own divinity until the Transfiguration.
Peter's statement
It is understood that Peter made the statement that he said to Jesus at the transfiguration (Luke 9:33) because he was both tired and unsure of what to say.[2]
References
- ↑ https://www.raphaelpaintings.org/the-transfiguration.jsp
- ↑ Greg Laurie (January 17, 2014). Spiritual Slumber. The Christian Post. Retrieved on March 9, 2020.