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He is believed to have lived during the 8th or 7th century BCE, possibly in Ionia (modern-day western Turkey). The details of Homer’s birth and life are unclear, both by contemporary and scholastic sources.HomerBorn/Died: He is believed to have lived during the 8th or 7th century BCE, possibly in Ionia (modern-day western Turkey). The details of Homer’s birth and life are unclear, both by contemporary and scholastic sources.Historical profilePsalmsThe book of Psalms, also known as the Psalter, is the first book of the third section of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) called Ketuvim, and a book of the Old Testament. The book is an anthology of Hebrew religious hymns, divided into five sections, each ending with a doxology, a hymn of praise. There are several types of psalms, including hymns or songs of praise, communal laments, royal psalms, imprecation, and individuaHistorical profileUpanishads• Preservation of Cultural Heritage : Attributed to various sages and philosophers, the Upanishads comprise a profound body of work that emphasized spiritual wisdom, the unity of the individual soul with the universal consciousness, and ethical living, shaping Indian philosophy and religious thought.Historical profileShih ChingThe Shih Ching (also known as the Book of Songs , Classic of Poetry , or Book of Odes ) is the oldest existing collection of Chinese poetry, dating from approximately the 11th to 7th centuries BCE. Traditionally attributed to Confucius, who is said to have selected and edited the poems, it is one of the “Five Classics” of ancient Chinese literature. The historical document contains 305 poems encompassing folk songs, Circa 1200 BCE, Boeotia, Ancient Greece — Circa 1150 BCE (approximate, based on traditional dating of his active period)HesiodHesiod was an ancient Greek poet of the late 8th or early 7th century BCE. He is one of the earliest Greek poets (around the same time as Homer) whose work has survived in its entirety, providing insights into the agricultural practices, religious beliefs, and moral values of ancient Greece.c. 8th century BCE, Tekoa, Kingdom of Judah — Unknown, likely in the Kingdom of JudahAmosProphetic Voice of Justice : Amos is recognized as one of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, known for his powerful messages condemning social injustice and moral corruption in Israel and Judah.c. 8th century BCE, likely in the Northern Kingdom of Israel — Unknown, possibly in the Northern Kingdom of IsraelHoseaProphetic Voice of Covenant : Hosea is recognized as one of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, renowned for his messages of God’s steadfast love and the call to repentance amid Israel’s unfaithfulness, using his own life as a metaphor.Unknown; likely in Moresheth-Gath, Judah, during the 8th century BCE — Unknown; no specific record of his death is mentioned in biblical or historical sourcesMicahMicah is a biblical figure who lived around the 8th century BCE at Moresheth-Gath, in the kingdom of Judah. He was considered to be one of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible. According to the Hebrew Bible, Micah was a prophet of Yahweh, and he is considered to be the author of the book “The Book of Micah.” He is traditionally believed to have been a contemporary of the prophets Isaiah, Amos, and Hosea. Micc. 8th century BCE, likely in Jerusalem, Kingdom of Judah — Unknown, possibly in Jerusalem, Kingdom of JudahIsaiah• Prophetic Voice of Justice: Isaiah is celebrated as one of the major prophets in the Hebrew Bible, known for his powerful messages of justice, righteousness, and the coming of a Messiah, addressing the moral failings of Judah and the hope of redemption.GSR-Wall-2000-1000-BC 20Nov2025GSR-Wall-600-300-BC 20Nov2025

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