Publisher's Synopsis
The Church and Surgery During the Middle Ages by James J. Walsh is a comprehensive study of the role of the Church in the development of surgery during the Middle Ages. The book explores the relationship between the Church and surgery, tracing the history of surgical practices from ancient times to the Middle Ages. It examines the influence of the Church on the development of surgical techniques, as well as the Church's attitudes towards surgery and the practitioners of the art. The book provides a detailed account of the various surgical procedures that were performed during the Middle Ages, including amputations, trepanning, and cauterization. It also discusses the use of anesthesia and the development of surgical instruments. The author argues that the Church played a significant role in the advancement of surgery during the Middle Ages, despite its initial reluctance to embrace the practice. He shows how the Church's support of surgery helped to establish it as a legitimate medical profession and paved the way for the development of modern surgical techniques. Overall, The Church and Surgery During the Middle Ages is an informative and engaging book that sheds light on an important aspect of medieval history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine, the Church, or the Middle Ages in general.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Popes and Science the History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time, by James J. Walsh. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766136469.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.