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301 - Aidan Hart - Transfiguration: The End of Symbolism

The Symbolic World

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The Profound Symbolism of the Transfiguration

The chapter delves into the symbolism and meaning behind the event of the transfiguration, exploring it as an actual encounter with the divine light of God and a face-to-face revelation. It emphasizes the iconography of the transfiguration as a profound representation of the incarnation and communion with the living God, connecting it to rich theology found in patristic texts. The discussion also touches on the significance of symbols as pathways to encounter God in His glory, showing the transformative power of symbols in Christianity.

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