The paper deals with a theology of Transfiguration. It points out its mutual theological affinity with the Baptism and Gethsemane Agony scenes within Synoptic Gospels as well as with Glorification in John 12. The first artistic image of Transfiguration in the Basilica di Sant’ Apollinare in Classe, about 550, presents a theologically generalized image of Jesus by means of allegory, whereas the next attempt in St Katharina of Sinai, about 565, tends to overcome symbolism and allegory by means of iconography.
Original languageRussian
Pages (from-to)132-154
JournalБиблия и христианская древность
Issue number2 (6)
StatePublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes

    Research areas

  • allegory, Christian visual art, Glorification (John 12), mosaics of Rome, symbol, Tabor and Sinai, theology of Transfiguration, аллегория, богословие Преображения, Прославление (Ин. 12), римские мозаики, символ, Фавор и Синай, христианская живопись

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