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Polly Toynbee

How do you make any sense of history, art or literature without knowing the stories and iconography of your own culture and all the world's main religions?

Polly Toynbee

History

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Understanding history, art, or literature requires familiarity with the cultural stories and symbols that shape their meaning. Without knowing the key narratives and religious imagery from both your own culture and major world religions, you cannot fully grasp the context or significance behind these works.

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