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Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), Sandro Botticelli

Catena Aurea on Matthew 2:1–2: Augustine of Hippo

Sandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480 · Ognissanti, Florence · Public domainSandro Botticelli, Saint Augustine in His Study (detail), c. 1480, Ognissanti, Florence

CommentAugustine of HippoPublic domainMatthew 2:1–2

Concerning the place, Bethlehem, Matthew and Luke agree; but the cause and manner of their being there, Luke relates, Matthew omits. Luke again omits the account of the Magi, which Matthew gives.

Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).

Also cites: de Cons. Evan., 2, 15

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