And the same John had his clothing of camel's hair, and a leather belt about his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey.
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Remigius of Rheims
AD 533
In this clothing and this poor food, he shows that he sorrows for the sins of the whole human race.
In John (which name is interpreted ‘the grace of God,’) is figured Christ who brought grace into the world; in his clothing, the Gentile Church.
