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- Historical References, Commentary and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:
- "A God of Second Chances," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, 2017.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
- Commentary,
2 Peter 1:16-21, Margaret Aymer, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org,
2011.
- "One could use these two texts to tie together the splendor of the gift of the law and of the gift of the son, two markers of God's covenant with humanity. This could be underscored by comparing what Moses brings off the mountain – the Law – with what Christ brings off the mountain – his own body; both of these serve as the vehicles of divine relationship with the community of faith."
- "One could use these two texts to tie together the splendor of the gift of the law and of the gift of the son, two markers of God's covenant with humanity. This could be underscored by comparing what Moses brings off the mountain – the Law – with what Christ brings off the mountain – his own body; both of these serve as the vehicles of divine relationship with the community of faith."
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Commentary,
2 Peter 1:16-21, Dwight Peterson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "2 Peter 1:16-20 grounds the expectation of the eschatological return of our Lord in the experience of Peter, James and John on the Mount of Transfiguration. That expectation is understood as having significant daily behavioral consequences which (ought to) distinguish Christians from an unholy world."
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"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.
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Recommended articles
from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are
linked below.
ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of
selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Callan, Terrance,
"A Note on 2 Peter 1:19-20," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2006.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Curran, John T., S.J.,
"The Teaching of II Peter 1:20 - On the Interpretation of Prophecy,"
Theological Studies, 1943.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Farris, Patricia,
"Heart of the Matter," The Christian Century, 2005.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Lewis, David I., "Homiletical Helps on LSB Series A -
Epistles," 2 Peter 1:16-21, Concordia Journal, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Neyrey, Jerome H., S.J.,
"The Apologetic Use of the Transfiguration in 2 Peter 1:16-21," The
Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1980.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Porter, Stanley E. and Andrew W. Pitts, "TOUTO PRWTON
GINWSKONTES HOTI," in 2 Peter 1:20 and Hellenistic Epistolary
Convention," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2008.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Sherwood, John, "The Only Sure Word," Master's
Seminary Journal, 1996.
EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Callan, Terrance,
"A Note on 2 Peter 1:19-20," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2006.
- Sermons:
- With Children:
- "Power Ranger," Jim Kerlin, ChildrenSermons.
- "Jesus Is Changed on the Mountain Top," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
- Drama:
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- Hymns and Music:
- "O Lord, As You Were On Your Way," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, REPTON 8.6.8.8.6.6.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Peter 1:19. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
- At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
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- Study Links and Resources for the Book of 2 Peter
