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Matthew 17:1-9
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Reading the Text:
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Historical References, Commentary and
Comparative Texts:
 | The
Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto. |
| "The
Person and Character of the Founder," Comparative World
Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit. |
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"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. |
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I.XIV.6,
II.XXIV.4,
Adversus
Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons.
(c. 180) |
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I.11,
Paedagogus,
Clement of Alexandria (c 200) |
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Chapter XXII,
The Prescription of Heretics,
Tertullian (c.
200) |
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Chapter
LV, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,
Tertullian
(c. 211) |
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Chapter
XIV, Chapter
XV, Chapter
XXIII, Against Praxeas,
Tertullian
(c. 213) |
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Chapter
VIII, On Monogamy,
Tertullian
(c. 215) |
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VI.XLII,
The
Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena),
Hippolytus of Rome.
(c. 225) |
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I.XLVIII,
Against
Celsus, Origen.
(c.246) |
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Epistle LXII
-- Cyprian of Carthage (c.
253) |
| From the
Catena
Aurea, Patristic Commentary by St Thomas Aquinas. |
| From the
Geneva Notes.
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"The word 'my' distinguishes Christ from
other children. For he is God's natural son, we by adoption; therefore he
is called the first begotten among the brethren, because although he is by
right the only son, yet he is chief among many, in that he is the source
and head of the adoption." |
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| From
Matthew
Henry's Commentary.
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"It was
intended to support their faith, when they would have to witness his
crucifixion; and would give them an idea of the glory prepared for them,
when changed by his power and made like him." |
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| From
Wesley's
Notes.
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"The
indwelling Deity darted out its rays through the veil of the flesh; and
that with such transcendent splendour, that he no longer bore the form of
a servant. His face shone with Divine majesty, like the sun in its
strength; and all his body was so irradiated by it, that his clothes could
not conceal its glory, but became white and glittering as the very light,
with which he covered himself as with a garment." |
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| "Jesus
Only; Matthew 17:8," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1870. |
| From the
Commentary on the Whole Bible
(Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871). |
| From
The People's
New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
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"The great
object was to reveal to the disciples his Divine glory before they beheld
his humiliation upon the cross, in order to sustain their faith in the
hour of trial." |
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Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
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Comments
(commentary) and
Clippings
(technical notes for in-depth study), Last Epiphany, Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Transfiguration," Gospel Analysis,
Sermons from
Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
| "God commands us to listen to the words of Christ. The
tense of the verb is present imperative. That is, God is commanding the
disciples and the whole world to listen to Jesus." |
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"First
Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Transfiguration,"
William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
| "We must not
imagine a Jesus gluttonous for adoration or a god behind him equally
representative of the will to power. This is the Jesus who leads us on and
out into love and service, self-giving for others." |
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Dylan's Lectionary Blog,
Last Epiphany, 2005. Biblical Scholar
Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary
of the Episcopal Church.
| "This
presentation of Jesus as a prophet is underscored by Jesus' transfigured
clothing -- not regal purple, like the pretenders to the title of "Lord"
who call themselves Caesars, nor like richly multi-colored robes worn by
the Temple hierarchy and purchased with revenues from poor Israelites, but
pure, simple white (a point made by Neyrey's Honor and Shame in the
Gospel of Matthew)." |
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Exegetical Notes
by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
| "17:6-7 is unique to Matthew. These
verses suggest another way of preaching this text. They might be
considered as a transfiguration of the disciples." |
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"The
Transfiguration of Jesus: 'The Real Truth' or a 'Pernicious
Superstition?'"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
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"Consider the many ways we trivialize the Gospel and 'domesticate'
God." |
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Theological Themes, Paul Galbreath, Lectionary Homiletics
sample.
| "While the transfiguration
narrative looks back to the baptismal account, it also looks ahead
to the Great Commission in Matthew 28." |
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Matthew in the Margins, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western
Australia. |
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"Christ
is Not as We Are," Fred B. Craddock, The Christian Century.
At Religion Online, 1990.
| "While interpretation should
bridge the distance between the biblical texts and ourselves, it
should not facilely collapse that distance, drawing parallels that
are not parallel, thereby reducing and even trivializing a grand
text." |
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"Marias Full of Grace," Stephen Paul Bouman, The Christian
Century, 2005.
| "Transfiguration. For a brief, shining moment on
the migration to Jerusalem and the cross, God gave them what they
needed to believe." |
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"Heart of the Matter," Patricia Farris,
The Christian Century,
2005.
| "The challenge to us is to be
committed enough and bold enough to keep our eyes open and to dare
to look, to pass through the gate of the visible to the mystery of
the invisible, and then to accept responsibility for everything we
see." |
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"Memory Sites," Patricia Farris,
The Christian Century, 2002.
| "In the transfigured face of Christ, God's light
shines in our lives as well. Through grief and fear, doubt and
cynicism, violence and war, suffering and death, our way is
illumined by the holy light of God's presence and love." |
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"A
Glimpse of His Glory," Jerry Goebel, One
Family Outreach. "Focus on scripture from a justice perspective."
Exegesis, study, and teen study and activities.
| "He is light but returns back to our darkness. He has
the right to stay in celestial retreat, but he chooses to return to our
disfigured world." |
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"Jesus
Transfigured," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible
Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources. Includes detailed
textual notes. |
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"What We
Saw and What We Heard," Dr. William R. Long, Expository Essay.
Part 2. |
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"Seeing is Believing," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic
Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family
Activity, Support Materials.
| "What things continue to amaze
people, in spite of scepticism?" |
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"Transfiguration Story: to Take Holiness, Insights into the Groaning Cities
- meditation on the second Sunday of Lent," Sr. Joan Chittister, National Catholic Reporter, 2001.
| "There is a tension in religion today that swirls
around the struggle for authenticity. Is adherence to doctrinal purity the
true mark of the committed Christian?" |
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| Articles & Background:
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| Articles in
ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are
subscribed and logged in to
ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
| Baarda, Tjitze, "Mt 17:1-9 in 'Codex Schřjen',"
Novum Testamentum, 2004.
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| Bouman, Stephen Paul, "Marias Full of Grace," The
Christian Century, 2005.
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| Craddock, Fred B., "Christ Is Not As We Are," Fred B.
Craddock, The Christian Century, 1990.
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| Farris, Patricia, "Heart of the Matter," The
Christian Century, 2005.
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| Farris, Patricia, "Memory Sites," The Christian
Century, 2002.
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| Hanson, K.C., "Transformed on the Mountain: Ritual
Analysis and the Gospel of Matthew," Semeia, 1994.
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| Penner, James A., "Revelation and Discipleship in
Matthew's Transfiguration Account," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1995.
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| Porcile, Maria Teresa, "Solitude and Solidarity,"
Ecumenical Review, 1986.
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| Sheeley, Steven, "The Exercise of
Jesus' Royal Power: Lent through Trinity Sunday," Review & Expositor,
2007.
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| Strahan, B.R., "Transfiguration," First Things,
1991. (Poetry)
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| Vinson, Richard, "'King of the Jews': Kingship and
Anti-Kingship Rhetoric in Matthew's Birth, Baptism, and Transfiguration
Narratives," Review & Expositor, 2007.
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| Winn, Albert Curry, "Worship As a Healing Experience:
An Exposition of Matthew 17:1-9," Interpretation, 1975.
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| Reviews:
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Review:
The Transfiguration of Jesus: Narrative Meaning and Function of
Mark 9:2-3, Matthew 17:1-8, and Luke 9:28-36, by John Paul Heil.
Reviewed by John F. Craghan in Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2002.
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| Sermons:
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"Keeping It Real," The Rev. Dr. Catherine Taylor, Day 1,
2008. |
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"We
Have Arrived," the Rev. Bradley Schmeling, Day 1, 2005. |
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"The Role of
Religion in Today's Society," Sr. Joan Chittister, 30 Good Minutes,
Chicago Sunday Evening Club. |
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"Always Check Your Credentials,"
- Transfiguration - 6 February 2005, David Zersen, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the
RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors. |
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"Visions on a Mountaintop,"
"Mountains, Valleys and Plains,"
"Jesus Christ and Superman," Pastor Edward F.
Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle,
Washington - Sermons from Seattle. |
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"The Long Journey
Home," John Jewell, 1999. |
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"Transfiguration,"
the Rt. Rev. Robert Johnson, Day 1, 1999. |
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"The
Transfiguration," William Wiedrich, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago
Sunday Evening Club, 1993. |
| Father
Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily
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| With Children:
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"Transfiguration,"
Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages,
activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts. |
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"Service of
Memories,"
"Transfiguration," Fr. Max Bowers,
Kid's Church. |
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"Jesus Is Changed on the Mountain Top," Sunday School
Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc. |
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"Listen," Lois Parker Edstrom, Lectionary.org. |
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"The
Transfiguration,"
children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian
Center. |
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Gospel Puzzles for
the Lectionary, Matthew 17:1-9, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com. |
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"The Transfiguration,"
online
computer java-based coloring pages from Grace Baptist Church of Feeding
Hill. |
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| Drama:
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| Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
| Clip Art,
Matthew
17:2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators. |
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Matthew 17:1-9, Lectionary Clipart, Hermanoleon
Clipart. |
| Clip Art Images:
Matthew 17:1-9, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú. |
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Matthew 17:1-9, at
Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration.
Liberation emphasis. |
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Matthew 17:1-9,
Matthew 17:1-9, Liturgical Drawing,
Maria d.c. Zamora,
Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use
these for free.") |
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Clip Art:
Jesus' Transfiguration, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission
Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. |
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| Hymns and Music:
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| Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's
Art Index:
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| Movies scenes with the following themes,
listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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| Literature and Literary References:
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| The Text This Week's Resource Lists
for Parallel Passages:
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| Study Links and Resources for the
Book of Matthew |
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