Empedocles
Greek philosopher from Acragas in Sicily. Known for his doctrine of four elements and his definition of God as an incomprehensible sphere.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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Chapter II: On the Object and Breadth of Sacred Scripture
— With Democritus, confessed nothing can truly be known
"Democritus and Empedocles straightforwardly confessed that nothing can truly be known"
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Chapter II: On the Object and Breadth of Sacred Scripture
— When asked what God is, replied: God is an incomprehensible sphere whose center is everywhere and circumference nowhere
"Empedocles, when asked what God is, replied: God is an incomprehensible sphere"