Magicians, theologians, and doctors
Magicians, theologians, and doctors1952
About this book
This book gathers together the lore surrounding folk medicine, derived from rabbinic responsa of the twelfth through the nineteenth centuries. Dr. Zimmels has collected rabbinic opinions about various issues related to medicine and healing, including dentistry, obstetrics, the causes of disease, and folk remedies.
Details
- First published
- 1952
- OL Work ID
- OL3340985W
Subjects
ResponsaMedicine, Magic, mystic, and spagiricJewsFolkloreTraditional medicineMedicine, religious aspectsJews, folklore