The Transfiguration and the Church’s Worship

Abstract

"You might think that asking what the transfiguration of Jesus has to do with the worship of the Church is an odd question, the stuff not just of hazy mountain tops but perhaps of ivory towers too. Put it another way: the transfiguration is ripe for theological study, and occasionally a sermon, but would you consider using it as the basis for a parish weekend or residential houseparty? I want to suggest that the idea is not as outlandish as it might initially appear, and that a serious consideration of the biblical material, especially Luke's account, offers significant pointers for our understanding and practice of worship. Why do I say this?"