Our Mediator
The Maker of man was made man, that the Ruler of the stars might suck at the breast, that the Bread might be hungered, the Fountain thirst, the Light sleep, the Way be wearied by the journey, the Truth be accused by false witnesses, the Judge of the living and the dead be judged by a mortal judge, the Chastener be chastised with whips, the Vine be crowned with thorns, the Foundation be hung upon the tree, Strength be made weak, Health be wounded, Life die. To suffer these and suchlike things, undeserved things, that he might free the undeserving, for neither did he deserve any evil, who for our sakes endured so many evils, nor were we deserving of anything good, we who through him received such good.
Augustine of Hippo, from Confessions
Augustine of Hippo (354-430) was an early Christian theologian whose writings were very influential in the development of western Christianity and western philosophy. Born in what is now Algeria, Augustine was said, by his contemporary Jerome, to have “established anew the ancient faith.” He was a prolific writer, penning numerous commentaries and books on a wide variety of subjects. Among his most famous and influential writings are City of God and Confessions.