Ambrose brought together Hebrew, Greek and Southwest Asian traditions to formulate Christian doctrine and liturgy. ... Islamic Poetry: Poetry and music were seen as equal to Islamic and local bards or wandering minstrels were the keepers of popular oral verse tradition. ...

• Word Count: 1861
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

It's hard to believe that the first collected teachings and oral traditions were put into written form two and a half centuries after Siddharta died. ... It contained sutras (discourses) or commentaries or traditions. ...

• Word Count: 1519
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School