Purify, treat, or cure? Diseases and religious sites from the ancient Mediterranean to medieval Normandy.
PURennes| N° d'inventaire | 23240 |
| Format | 21.5 x 28 |
| Détails | 310 p., numerous color illustrations, paperback. |
| Publication | Rennes, 2020 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782753580251 |
This work provides an initial overview of the impact of religious phenomena on the treatment of illnesses in ancient and medieval societies. Recent investigations into medieval Normandy, as well as studies covering a wide geographical area (from Greece to the Anglo-Norman world) from the 8th century BC to the 13th century AD, have led to cross-examinations on the following issues: do healing sanctuaries contribute to the socio-religious construction of the territory? Is religion inseparable from medicine? What is the role of magic in medical practices? Does the spread of medical knowledge overshadow religion?
This work provides an initial overview of the impact of religious phenomena on the treatment of illnesses in ancient and medieval societies. Recent investigations into medieval Normandy, as well as studies covering a wide geographical area (from Greece to the Anglo-Norman world) from the 8th century BC to the 13th century AD, have led to cross-examinations on the following issues: do healing sanctuaries contribute to the socio-religious construction of the territory? Is religion inseparable from medicine? What is the role of magic in medical practices? Does the spread of medical knowledge overshadow religion?