Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis (354-430), better known as Augustine of Hippo, is extolled as the greatest of the Christian Church Fathers. More than any other writer, he developed what would become known as systematic theology, or an explanation of how Christianity fits into views of the universe, creation, and humankind's relationship with God.
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354 CE - 430 CELife of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
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c. 397 CESaint Augustine of Hippo writes his Confessions.
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413 CE - 425 CESaint Augustine of Hippo writes his City of God.