ANCIENT

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idea of sacred duty

Maintaining rightful
order and morality
Considerable violence and
persistence of evil
ANCIENT
Meditation, philosophy, INDIA
and spiritual knowledge 1500 BCE - 500 BCE

Commentaries on rituals,
ceremonies, and sacrifices

Study of knowledge,
reality and existence
1. The Power of Cunning
Homer
ic or over Strength philosophical reflections
Heroic
Period 2. Hospitality is essential on Nobility and goodness
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3. Loyalty, vengeance, and
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spiritual growth
Fellowshi p and
communi ty
4. Romantic love, parental
love, and friendship Obscenity, abuse,
between warriors and insult
5. Fate and Free Will Classical
Greek Period The idea of Hubris
800 BCE - 200 BCE

CLASSICAL CHINESE PERIOD

(550 BCE - 220 CE)
1. Depths of sorrow, love, and empathy
2. Adventures of heroes, gods, or
demons
3. Values of conformity to tradition
4. Morality and spiritual purpose
5. Common grievances against the
ruling classes

PATRISTIC PERIOD
the Kingdom of God
Jesus' divinity and

CLASSICAL ROMAN PERIOD (70 CE - 455 CE)

(200 BCE - 455 CE)

Monotheism

Extremes of emotion produced by Religion and

love orthodox faith
Philosophical tracts Persecution and
Friendship and betrayal Martyrdom
Stories of war and dignity
Celebrations of passion Lessons from the
Christian church

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Berou, Angiely
Booc, Cyril Grace
Bretaña, Trisha Mae
Bulilan, Caryl Keith
Calago, Herra Ruth
Canillas, Princes Ann