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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and often-overlooked world of medical folklore and superstition in 17th-century England. The author guides us on a journey through the curious beliefs and practices that surrounded medicine during this era, exploring the interplay between traditional knowledge, emerging scientific thought, and the lingering shadows of ancient myth and superstition. We encounter the legendary ââ Å"Bone Called Luzââ Â, a mythical bone believed by some to hold the key to resurrection, and are introduced to the colorful characters who embraced or challenged such beliefs. The book examines the enduring power of ancient traditions, tracing the roots of the Bone Called Luz to its Egyptian origins and its subsequent assimilation into Jewish and Islamic belief systems. Through vivid anecdotes and historical analysis, the author exposes the humor, absurdity, and sometimes even danger, inherent in the pursuit of medical knowledge in this period. We witness the clash between learned physicians and charlatans, the rise of anatomical dissection as a new frontier of scientific exploration, and the ongoing struggle to discern fact from fiction. The bookââ â¢s insights offer a unique window into the intellectual and cultural landscape of a time when the lines between science, magic, and superstition were often blurred, reminding us of the enduring power of human belief, even in the face of reason and empirical evidence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780260143051_0
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Bone Called "Luz" : With Notes on Medical Allusions in the Poems and Literary Remains of Samuel Butler (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0260143057
ISBN 13 : 9780260143051
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher. N° de réf. du vendeur 30469371/1
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