About the Author

D. Gregory Van Dussen is Adjunct Professor of History, Ministry, and Spirituality at Northeastern Seminary, Rochester, New York.

Reviews

"Van Dussen has produced an easy-to-read but substantive book. The transfiguration of Jesus is treated as a 'symbol of hope' for the Christian's transformation into the likeness of Christ. While Van Dussen quotes widely from various Protestant and Catholic sources, he notes that transfiguration is 'at the forefront' in Eastern Orthodoxy, which he cites most frequently alongside his own Wesleyan tradition."
--Wayne McCown, President, Ashland Theological Seminary

"Van Dussen's probing and provocative study of Jesus' 'transfiguration' reveals how much we are like Jesus' disciples, who instead of seeing the Spirit shining through him, inside-out transfiguration, still focus on 'dazzling white' robes and celestial visitors, outside-in transformation. Most importantly, Van Dussen shows on every page how much the world today needs transfiguration, not just transformation."
--Leonard Sweet, best-selling author of Bad Habits of Jesus (2016)

"In Transfiguration and Hope we meet a fresh exploration of the central insight of Christian faith. . . . God wants to make us more and more like God's Self and God's Son. . . . Van Dussen offers the reader a well-documented and deeply personal exploration of life with God in the world. This book is highly recommended for . . . readers concerned about faithful living, and spiritual transformation."
--John R. Tyson, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Rochester, New York

"The transfiguration stories in the Gospels are not just about Jesus. They are about the life that God has in store for us as well. Van Dussen draws upon theological thinkers across a broad array of traditions to discuss the transfiguration and its significance for our lives today. This is a very helpful guide for those who want to go deeper into the life of sanctification and holiness. Highly recommended!"
--David F. Watson, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio

"With laser precision, Van Dussen uncovers the deep theological riches of the transfiguration--a biblical story that is too often relegated to the realms of exegetical curiosity or pious legend. . . . All who read this book will find themselves both informed and encouraged by Van Dussen's hopeful exposition of God's restorative grace on behalf of all creation."
--Douglas R. Cullum, Northeastern Seminary, Rochester, New York