Dictionary term
Transfiguration
Direct answer
Transfiguration is the Gospel event in which Jesus is revealed in radiant glory before selected disciples, with Moses and Elijah appearing.
Transfiguration is the revelation of Christ glory on the mountain.
Transfiguration is the revelation of Christ glory on the mountain.
A lineage map for books and systems; it avoids presenting symbolic traditions as literal fact.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Transfiguration when explaining light, theosis, mountain symbolism, glory, resurrection body, and contemplative vision.
- Do not use it for
- Do not reduce Transfiguration to a metaphor for self-improvement.
- Reference category
- Esoteric Christianity
- Related terms
- Christian Mysticism, Holy Spirit, Logos, Theosis
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The story behind Transfiguration
Christian theology and liturgy read the event as a window into divine glory and transformed humanity.
Transfiguration in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Transfiguration asks how glory prepares the soul to follow Christ into costly love.
Transfiguration in the Bible
The Synoptic Gospels present the Transfiguration as a revelation of Jesus identity and a command to listen to him.
Why Transfiguration matters
Transfiguration matters because it joins glory, prophecy, law, sonship, suffering, and future resurrection in one luminous scene.
Transfiguration at work: an example
A page can connect Transfiguration to theosis while keeping Christ at the center rather than generic light-body language.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Esoteric Christianity
- Also appears in
- Esoteric Christianity
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Transfiguration?
Transfiguration is the Gospel event in which Jesus is revealed in radiant glory before selected disciples, with Moses and Elijah appearing.
How should Transfiguration be understood in Christian mysticism?
Use Transfiguration when explaining light, theosis, mountain symbolism, glory, resurrection body, and contemplative vision.
What should I avoid when interpreting Transfiguration?
Do not reduce Transfiguration to a metaphor for self-improvement.
