The Origin and Growth of the Healing Art
A Popular History of Medicine in All Ages and CountriesBy Edward Berdoe
Length21h 38m
About this audiobook
In "The Origin and Growth of the Healing Art," Edward Berdoe embarks on a meticulous examination of the evolution of medical practices and beliefs throughout history. This comprehensive work interweaves historical narrative with critical analysis, highlighting pivotal developments in the healing arts, from ancient rituals to contemporary medical advancements. Berdoe'Äôs prose is both engaging and scholarly, offering readers a window into the varying paradigms of health, illness, and treatment that have shaped human understanding over the ages. His exploration is contextualized within the broader landscape of social and scientific progress, making it a significant contribution to the history of medicine. Edward Berdoe, a pioneering figure in medical history, draws from his extensive background in literature and medicine to craft this influential text. His experiences and interest in the interplay between science and societal attitudes towards health likely shaped his inquiry into the healing arts. Throughout his career, Berdoe sought to bridge the gap between empirical knowledge and human experience, reflecting his belief in the importance of understanding the historical underpinnings of medical practices. This book is an essential read for scholars, medical professionals, and anyone intrigued by the historical trajectory of health and healing. Berdoe's insightful analysis encourages readers to reflect on the ongoing evolution of medical thought and its profound impact on contemporary society, making it a valuable addition to both academic and personal libraries.
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GenreHealth and Wellness
Length21 hrs 38 mins
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Publish dateNov 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2PREFACE.
3CONTENTS.
4CHAPTER I. PRIMITIVE MAN A SAVAGE.
5CHAPTER II. ANIMISM.
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6I. Anger of Offended Demons.
7II. Witchcraft as a Cause of Disease.
8III. Offence to the Dead as a Cause of Disease.
9CHAPTER IV. MAGIC AND SORCERY IN THE TREATMENT OF DISEASE.
10CHAPTER V. PRIMITIVE MEDICINE.
11CHAPTER VI. PRIMITIVE SURGERY.
12CHAPTER VII. UNIVERSALITY OF THE USE OF INTOXICANTS.
13CHAPTER VIII. CUSTOMS CONNECTED WITH PREGNANCY AND CHILD-BEARING.
14CHAPTER I. EGYPTIAN MEDICINE.
15CHAPTER II. JEWISH MEDICINE.
16CHAPTER III. THE MEDICINE OF CHALDÆA, BABYLONIA, AND ASSYRIA.
17CHAPTER IV. THE MEDICINE OF THE HINDUS.
18Japanese Medicine.
19CHAPTER VI. THE MEDICINE OF THE PARSEES.
20Gods of Medicine.
21The Medicine of Homer.
22The Temples of Æsculapius.
23The Early Ionic Philosophers.
24The School of the Pythagoreans at Crotona.
25Greek Theories of Disease.
26Schools of the Asclepiades.
27The Oath.
28The Law.
29The Dogmatic School.
30The School of Alexandria.
31School of the Empirics.
32The Scythians.
33Greek Medical Literature.
34School of the Methodists.
35Greek and Roman Pharmacy.
36The Sect of the Pneumatists.
37The Sect of the Eclectics
38Influence of Christianity
39Ancient Surgical Instruments.
40Gnostic and Christian Amulets.
41Herbs, Animals, etc., as Amulets.
42Knots as Charms.
43Precious Stones as Charms.
44Signatures.
45Numbers.
46Girdles.
47Spittle.
48Talismans.
49Scripts.
50Characts.
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