Catena Aurea on John 1:16–17: Augustine of Hippo

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CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainJohn 1:16–17

Or, we may refer grace to knowledge, truth to wisdom. Amongst the events of time the highest grace is the uniting of man to God in One Person; in the eternal world the highest truth pertains to God the Word.

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Also cites: de Trin. xiii. c. 24. [xix.]

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