The Interplay Between Religions Of Christianity And Islam Of The Middle Ages

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Christianity and Islam of the Middle Ages were not merely theologies, they were ways of life that dictated every aspect of daily living. Medicine was not immune to the effects of religion thus, Christian and Islamic theologians and medical personnel dealt with the dichotomy of their theology and their role as healers in parallel yet unique ways. To understand the interplay between religions of the Middle Ages and medical science it is necessary to examine the influences and texts that form the foundation of both the theological and the scientific aspects of culture. Pre-Islamic and pre-Christian cultures, theological texts, Greek medical foundations, and the interpretation of theology form the foundation of medical interaction with religion