Golden Chain: 4 Volumes

St. Thomas Aquinas' Catena Aurea is a masterpiece anthology of Patristic commentary on the Gospels, including the work of over eighty Church Fathers. This edition has been digitally reset to reproduce faithfully the 1841 edition of Catena Aurea by John Henry Parker, Oxford; and J. G. F. and J. Rivington, London 1841, bound in leather, with 2,832 pages and each volume measuring 6" x 8.25".

Just imagine a round-table discussion among the greatest theologians of the Church about the Gospels. Well, that's what the Catena Aurea feels like! St. Thomas Aquinas compiled this opus from sermons and commentaries of the early Church Fathers on the Gospels, arranging their thoughts to form a continuous commentary on each Gospel.

For each of the four Gospel writers, the Catena Aurea starts by indicating the verses to be analyzed, then provides insights from the early Fathers phrase-by-phrase. St. Thomas Aquinas' work showcases his familiarity with the Church Fathers and complements the recent attempts to understand the Sacred Scriptures.

The unchanging rule of the Church, as stated by Vatican I, is that no one is to interpret the Sacred Scripture contrary to the unanimous consent of the Fathers. In the 13th century, a period similar to our own day, there was a revival of interest in the Church Fathers, leading to the compilation of the Catena Aurea by St. Thomas Aquinas.

Pope Urban IV commissioned St. Thomas Aquinas to write the Catena Aurea, and Cardinal Newman translated it into English in 1841. Newman hoped that this work would be used for catechesis within families and the Church, becoming a source of wisdom and guidance for all readers.

This edition of the Catena Aurea, an invaluable resource for priests, laypeople, and religious instructors, is a companion for detailed study of Scripture and an opportunity to absorb the wisdom of St. Thomas on specific passages. Consider it as a discussion among the supreme theologians of the Church, offering incredible exegesis.

For serious students of the Bible, the Catena Aurea is a must-have. This new English translation, re-typeset for the first time in over 150 years, offers a crisp and clear text that is easy to read, unlike many facsimile editions. Get your copy today for an unparalleled experience in exploring the depths of the Gospels.

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