A handbook of legendary and mythological art (1872)
Waters, Clara Erskine Clement, 1834-1916 · New York, Hurd and Houghton · leaf 242
sinners to the horror of the Jews. After the separation of the Apos-tles, Matthew preached twenty-three years in Egypt and Ethiopia. At the capital of Ethiopia, he was honorably entertained by that eunuch whom Philip had baptized. He raised the son of the King of Egypt from the dead, and cured his… … St. Matthew. 226 LEGENDS AND STORIES account of wliicli his palace was burned, and he became a leper.Wlien this saint was in Ethiopia a terrible fear was over the people,on account of two skillful magicians Avho put many under their spells,and afflicted them with dreadful diseases. St. Matthew…
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