Medicine, Health, and Healing in the Ancient Mediterranean (500 BCE–600 CE)

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By Jared Secord and Kristi Upson-Saia and Heidi Marx

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Medicine, Health, and Healing in the Ancient Mediterranean (500 BCE–600 CE) explores medical practices from diverse cultures across the ancient Mediterranean world. The authors delve into the interplay between traditional and emerging medical methods, offering insight into how health and healing were approached and understood in various ancient societies. This book provides a fascinating look into the historical context of medicine, reflecting on its cultural and social dimensions without divulging specific plot details.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the history of medicine and how ancient Mediterranean societies approached health and healing. It provides an insightful look into the medical practices and theories of the period between 500 BCE and 600 CE, blending historical analysis with compelling narratives about the doctors, patients, and treatments that shaped early medical history.

Medicine, Health, and Healing in the Ancient Mediterranean (500 BCE–600 CE)

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Medicine, Health, and Healing in the Ancient Mediterranean (500 BCE–600 CE) provides an expansive picture of medicine, health, and healing in ancient Greece and Rome. Covering a wide array of fascinating topics—such as ancient diagnostic practices using the pulse and urine, gynaecological theories of women’s illness, treatments involving drugs and surgery, the training and work of physicians, the experiences of patients, and various sites where healing took place—this volume will engage readers interested in the rich history of health and healthcare.

The volume brings together textual sources—many hard to access and some translated into English for the first time—as well as artistic, material, and scientific evidence, including:

Medical treatises
Case studies
Artistic works
Material artefacts
Archaeological evidence
Biomedical remains
Funerary monuments
Miracle narratives
Spells and magical recipes

With substantial explanation of these varied materials—through background chapters, introductions to the thematic chapters, a timeline, and a glossary—the volume is accessible to a broad audience.

Readers will come away with a nuanced understanding of the illnesses people in ancient Greece and Rome experienced, the range of healers from whom they sought help, and the various practices they employed to be healthy.

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Medicine, Health, and Healing in the Ancient Mediterranean (500 BCE–600 CE) is praised for its imaginative and informative introduction to ancient medicine. The book is noted for its effective use of illustrations, clear definitions, and helpful maps, making it an excellent educational resource. It offers a comprehensive collection of texts and images useful for studying ancient health, particularly beneficial for both undergraduate and graduate courses. It provides valuable historical insights into how medicine and health were perceived throughout different eras.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520299726

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 72 b-w illustrations, 1 map, 1 table

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 862g

Pages: 487

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Ancient & Classical History Education & Reference Heidi Marx History & Military Jared Secord Kristi Upson-Saia Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Kristi Upson-Saia is David B. and Mary H. Gamble Professor of Religion at Occidental College. She is also Co-Founder/Co-Director of ReMeDHe, an international working group on religion, medicine, disability, and health in late antiquity.

Heidi Marx is Professor of Religion and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba. She is also Co-Founder/Co-Director of ReMeDHe.

Jared Secord is Coordinator of Scholars Programs at the University of Calgary. He previously taught at the University of Chicago and Washington State University and is author of Christian Intellectuals and the Roman Empire: From Justin Martyr to Origen.