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Catena Aurea – Commentary on the Four Gospels by St. Thomas Aquinas
Hardcover 4-Volume Set | Edited by St. John Henry Newman
The Catena Aurea (“Golden Chain”) is St. Thomas Aquinas’ masterful commentary on the Holy Gospels, weaving together the insights of more than eighty Early Church Fathers into a single, harmonious work. Faithfully translated from the original Latin and edited by St. John Henry Newman (1801–1890)—canonized in 2019—this edition stands as one of the greatest treasures of Catholic biblical scholarship.
Originally printed in 1841–1842 and reissued here in an exact reprint of the English edition, this four-volume hardcover set preserves every detail of the classic 19th-century production:
Fine, natural-colored paper with sewn binding
Antique-style khaki rattan imitation kidskin covers with red embossing
Ribbon marker in each volume
Crisp, readable text true to the original
Aquinas’ Catena Aurea remains unmatched in its depth and clarity. As Newman himself wrote, earlier compilations “are very inferior to the Catena Aurea.” For priests, scholars, and all who wish to contemplate the life of Our Lord through the wisdom of the Fathers, this elegant edition is an indispensable companion for study, preaching, and prayer.
