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The Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels bridges the gap between scholars and those pastors, teachers, students and lay people desiring in-depth treatment of select topics in an accessible and summary format. The topics range from cross-sectional themes (such as faith, law, and Sabbath), to methods of interpretation (such as form criticism, redaction criticism, and sociological approaches), from...

power” (Mk 9:1) or simply “the kingdom of God” (Lk 9:27; see Kingdom of God). The meaning of this saying is debated, but one possibility certainly is that Jesus refers to the Transfiguration. There are several reasons that can be offered for this option: (1) The term Son of man (see Son of Man), which occurs in the Matthean version, has just been used in connection with Jesus’ glory, and 2 Peter 1:17 says that at the Transfiguration Jesus “received honor and glory” from God. (2) Mark’s version
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