Magicians, theologians, and doctors
Subtitle: bstudies in folk medicine and folklore as reflected in the rabbinical responsa
By: H.J. Zimmels.
Edition: 1st Jason Aronson Inc. ed.
Publisher: J. Aronson
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Northvale, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 293
Subjects: Jews -- Folklore.; Medicine, Magic, mystic, and spagiric.; Responsa.; Traditional medicine.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-282) and index.
Originally published: London : Edward Goldston, 1952.