Foster writes on pg. 118 "...to get most out of your reading of European and American Literature, knowing ______ is essential. Similarly, if you undertake to read literature from an Islamic or Buddist or a hindu culture, _________." Why? Explain.

From the text:

"... to get the most out of your reading of European and American literature, knowing something about the Old and New Testaments is essential. Similarly, if you undertake to read literature from an Islamic or a Buddhist or a Hindu culture, you're going to need knowledge of other religious traditions."