Thales
Greek philosopher from Miletus and one of the Seven Sages. Traditionally regarded as the first philosopher in the Western tradition.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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Chapter I: On the Excellence, Necessity, and Fruit of Sacred Scripture
— Listed among philosophers who are "children" before Scripture
"Thales, and Aristotle are children"
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Moses as the Most Ancient Theologian, Philosopher, Poet, and Historian
— Listed among sages preceded by Moses
"Homer, Hesiod, Thales, Pythagoras"
Commentary on the Pentateuch of Moses
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Argumentum
— Listed among the sages of Greece whom Moses preceded
"Homer, Hesiod, Thales, Pythagoras, Socrates"