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Get some sunglasses, because this week we're shining bright like a diamond! That's right, we're diving into all the glowy sparkle that is the transfiguration of Jesus. What is that story really about? What happened on that hill? And why does everyone drag Peter for offering to set up tents? He was just brainstorming! No stupid questions, right?
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0:00 – Introduction: Data Over Dogma & Today’s Topic
0:28 – What Is the Transfiguration?
1:16 – Synoptic Accounts vs. John’s Gospel
1:53 – Prediction of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
2:33 – Why Mark Is the Starting Point
3:06 – The “Six Days Later” Problem
4:01 – Greek “Metamorphosis” and Divine Transformation
5:22 – Geography: Caesarea Philippi, Mount Hermon, and Mount Tabor
7:13 – Traditional vs. Historical Location of the Transfiguration
8:03 – Divine Radiance and Theophany Imagery
9:33 – Elijah, Moses, and Messianic Expectations
10:48 – Elijah in Jewish Apocalyptic Tradition
12:01 – Moses, Exodus Imagery, and Divine Mediation
13:36 – Peter’s Proposal: Tents, Tabernacles, and Misunderstanding
16:10 – Epiphany, Shrines, and Temporary Revelation
17:12 – The Cloud, God’s Voice, and Divine Authorization
18:24 – Baptism, Transfiguration, and Resurrection Foreshadowing
20:04 – The Vision Ends: Only Jesus Remains
20:35 – The Command to Silence and the “Messianic Secret”
21:06 – Did the Historical Jesus Expect His Death?
22:54 – Elijah, John the Baptist, and Conflicting Traditions
26:48 – Differences Between Mark, Matthew, and Luke
28:58 – The Transfiguration as a Literary Pivot Point
29:10 – Closing Thoughts and Patreon Support
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Get some sunglasses, because this week we're shining bright like a diamond! That's right, we're diving into all the glowy sparkle that is the transfiguration of Jesus. What is that story really about? What happened on that hill? And why does everyone drag Peter for offering to set up tents? He was just brainstorming! No stupid questions, right?
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For early access to an ad-free version of every episode of Data Over Dogma, exclusive content, and the opportunity to support our work, please consider becoming a monthly patron at:
patreon.com/DataOverDogma
Follow us on the various social media places:
facebook.com/DataOverDogmaPod
twitter.com/data_over_dogma
Have you ordered Dan McClellan's New York Times bestselling book The Bible Says So yet???
Buy at this link: static.macmillan.com/static/smp/bible-says-so-9781250347466
_____________________________________________
0:00 – Introduction: Data Over Dogma & Today’s Topic
0:28 – What Is the Transfiguration?
1:16 – Synoptic Accounts vs. John’s Gospel
1:53 – Prediction of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
2:33 – Why Mark Is the Starting Point
3:06 – The “Six Days Later” Problem
4:01 – Greek “Metamorphosis” and Divine Transformation
5:22 – Geography: Caesarea Philippi, Mount Hermon, and Mount Tabor
7:13 – Traditional vs. Historical Location of the Transfiguration
8:03 – Divine Radiance and Theophany Imagery
9:33 – Elijah, Moses, and Messianic Expectations
10:48 – Elijah in Jewish Apocalyptic Tradition
12:01 – Moses, Exodus Imagery, and Divine Mediation
13:36 – Peter’s Proposal: Tents, Tabernacles, and Misunderstanding
16:10 – Epiphany, Shrines, and Temporary Revelation
17:12 – The Cloud, God’s Voice, and Divine Authorization
18:24 – Baptism, Transfiguration, and Resurrection Foreshadowing
20:04 – The Vision Ends: Only Jesus Remains
20:35 – The Command to Silence and the “Messianic Secret”
21:06 – Did the Historical Jesus Expect His Death?
22:54 – Elijah, John the Baptist, and Conflicting Traditions
26:48 – Differences Between Mark, Matthew, and Luke
28:58 – The Transfiguration as a Literary Pivot Point
29:10 – Closing Thoughts and Patreon Support
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#podcast #oldtestament #bible #biblestudy #biblestories #biblereading #bibleteaching #religion #Jesus #jesuschrist #god #adonai #athiest #athiesm #faith #faithjourney #podcasting #podcastclips #podcastlife #podcasters #podcastshow #skeptic #skepticism #judaism #hebrew #hebrewbible #christianbible #christianity #newtestament #christian #christianity #christianityexplained #holybible #doubt #believe #believer #belief #utah #saltlakecity #lds #mormon #scholar #middleeast #israel #genesis #religious #church
