2 Peter 1:16-21

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Primary texts (Pseudepigrapha, Targum, Midrash, Targum) about Messainic Expectation from (Rutgers University Dept of Religion) Mahlon H. Smith's Into His Own: Perspective on the World of Jesus companion to the historical study of Christian texts.
  • "Transfiguration of Jesus," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • II.2, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • "First Thoughts on Year A Epistle Passages in the Lectionary: Transfiguration," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "The transfiguration can serve as a wonderful symbol of the centre of our faith, a kind of vision of the end and the ultimate."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Last Epiphany, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "The Transfiguration -- Years Later," Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long.
• Articles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
  • Callan, Terrance, "A Note on 2 Peter 1:19-20," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2006.
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  • Curran, John T., S.J., "The Teaching of II Peter 1:20 - On the Interpretation of Prophecy," Theological Studies, 1943.
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  • Farris, Patricia, "Heart of the Matter," The Christian Century, 2005.
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  • Neyrey, Jerome H., S.J., "The Apologetic Use of the Transfiguration in 2 Peter 1:16-21," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1980.
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  • Sherwood, John, "The Only Sure Word," Master's Seminary Journal, 1996.
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