BahÃ¡'u'llÃ¡h recorded the legend that Balinus derived his knowledge from this figure.
BahÃ¡'u'llÃ¡h recorded the legend that Balinus derived his knowledge from this figure. Maimonides mentions a group of Sabians, the Harranians, who accept this entity as their prophet. "The father of all perfection in the whole world is here" begins a notable translation of one text ascribed to this person, The Emerald Tablet. A now-lost dialogue between this figure and Aesclepius was criticized by Augustine. Some Islamic sources syncretize this person with Enoch as the prophet Idris. This mythical figure was re-introduced to western thought by Marsilio Ficino, who held that he was probably an Egyptian priest; that view persisted until Isaac Casabaun debunked the antiquity of the writings ascribed to him. His nickname refers to the belief that he was the greatest king, the greatest philosopher, and the greatest priest. For 10 points, name this figure, who wrote a series of ancient wisdom texts that inspired Hermeticism.
BahÃ¡'u'llÃ¡h recorded the legend that Balinus derived his knowledge from this figure.
Hermes Trismegistus [or Thrice-Blessed Hermes; accept Idris until mentioned; prompt on Hermes]