As such it also became the centre for the translation of Ancient Greek philosophy into Syriac , which provided a stepping stone for the subsequent translations into Arabic .
In the late Byzantine period , Edessa became the centre of intellectual life within the Syriac Orthodox Church .
As such Edessa also became the centre for the translation of Ancient Greek philosophy into Syriac , which provided a stepping stone for the subsequent translations into Arabic .
In the late Byzantine period , Edessa became the centre of intellectual life within the Syriac Orthodox Church .