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Author Wilson, Andrew P

Title Transfigured : a Derridean rereading of the Markan transfiguration / Andrew P. Wilson
Published New York : T & T Clark, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 185 pages)
Series The library of New Testament studies ; 319
Playing the texts ; 13
T & T Clark library of biblical studies
Library of New Testament studies ; 319.
Playing the texts ; 13.
T & T Clark library of biblical studies.
Contents Introducing Derrida and deconstruction -- The critical "other" : Derridean theory within biblical studies -- The Markan transfiguration in biblical studies -- Rereading the Markan transfiguration -- New figurations : implications and future directions
Summary At first glance the Markan transfiguration scene (Mk. 9:2-8) is all about light, sound and spectacle. Commentators see revealed in this scene a sparkling vision of God's gloryGÇöthe light that banishes the shadow of incomprehension and by which the hidden truth of the Gospel finally becomes clear. But have commentators been blinded by their dazzling evaluations of Mark's theology? For, despite all the splendor and sparkle, the Markan transfiguration remains a difficult scene to interpret. Transfigured asks what would be seen if one were to squint past the sun-like glory that dominates this vis
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-177) and indexes
Notes Print version record
Subject Jesus Christ -- Transfiguration
Derrida, Jacques
SUBJECT Derrida, Jacques fast
Jesus Christ fast
Derrida, Jacques. idszbz
Derrida, Jacques. swd
Bible. Mark, IX, 2-8 -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
Verklärung Christi gnd
Verklärung Christi. idszbz
Markusevangelium. idszbz
Markusevangelium 9,2-9. swd
Subject RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Jesus, the Gospels & Acts.
Transfiguration of Jesus Christ
Dekonstruktion.
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780567178824
056717882X
1283193892
9781283193894