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Transfiguration - (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus |
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miracle a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent
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new testament the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible
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Transfiguration - (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus |
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christian holy day a religious holiday for Christians
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christianity,
christian religion a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
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transfiguration - the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify |
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transformation,
translation the act of changing in form or shape or appearance; "a photograph is a translation of a scene onto a two-dimensional surface"
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transfiguration - a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting" |
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metamorphosis |
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alteration,
revision the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
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