Magicians, Theologians and Doctors: Studies in Folk-medicine and Folk-lore as reflected in the Rabbinical Responsa 12th-19th Centuries

by H. J Zimmels

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First edition

London: Edward Goldston & Son, Ltd., 1952. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. vii. 293pp. Blue cloth with gilt lettering on spine in original dust wrapper. The author discusses the attitude of the Rabbis towards the study of medicine and the education of Jewish doctors as well as the evolution of medicine as reflected in Rabbinical decisions. He deals with the social status of medical practitioners distinguishing between

• Binding: Hardcover

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