Maimonides, one of the most celebrated rabbis in the history of
Judaism, was a prolific author of influential Arabic philosophical
and medical treatises as well as two of the most important works on
Jewish law. "Medical Aphorisms" is the best-known and most
comprehensive of his medical works, and "Gerrit Bos" offers here a
masterful English translation with detailed annotations. "Medical
Aphorisms" consists of approximately 1,500 maxims compiled by
Maimonides from the treatises of Galen, the renowned ancient Greek
physician. Maimonides arranges the aphorisms into twenty-five
treatises, organizing them by traditional medieval subspecialties
such as gynecology, hygiene, and diet. He also includes a section
examining unusual cases from Galen and offers a critical analysis
of Galen's theories. The second of six volumes, "Medical Aphorisms:
Treatises 6-9" provides tantalizing insights into the work of Galen
and the world of medieval medicine. It will be a rich and valuable
resource for students and scholars working in the history of
medicine, Jewish studies, and medieval Arabic culture.
General
Imprint: |
Brigham Young University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Medical Works of Moses Maimonides |
Release date: |
May 2007 |
Authors: |
Moses Maimonides
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Translators: |
Gerrit Bos
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Dimensions: |
24 x 16 x 2mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
250 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8425-2664-7 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-8425-2664-1 |
Barcode: |
9780842526647 |
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