The Middle Ages: 500-1450 (The History of Medicine) by Kate Kelly
English | Aug 2009 | ISBN: 081607206X | 177 Pages | PDF | 11 MB
English | Aug 2009 | ISBN: 081607206X | 177 Pages | PDF | 11 MB
During the Middle Ages (ca. 529-1100), the rise of Christianity had a definite effect on the practice of medicine. Pope Gregory (ca. 540-604) stressed the importance of prayer over medicine, and over time that sentiment became pervasive. Each time a person was healed, it was considered a miracle.