Diodorus Siculus
Greek historian, author of the Bibliotheca Historica. Called "the most esteemed of all historians." Lists six ancient legislators beginning with Moses.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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Praises of Moses from Scripture and the Fathers
— From Diodorus, Justin teaches that Orpheus, Homer, etc. changed opinion about many gods after Egypt
"from Diodorus he teaches that Orpheus, Homer, Solon, Pythagoras"
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Moses as the Most Ancient Theologian, Philosopher, Poet, and Historian
— Called "the most esteemed of all historians"; lists six ancient legislators beginning with Moses
"Diodorus, the most esteemed of all historians"