The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc

The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. Contents. [Pg 1] THE DOCTOR IN HISTORY, LITERATURE, AND FOLK-LORE....
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Author: Andrews, William,1848-1908
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The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc

The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc

€6,32

The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc

€6,32
Author: Andrews, William,1848-1908
Format: eBook
Language: English

The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc.

Contents. [Pg 1] THE DOCTOR IN HISTORY, LITERATURE, AND FOLK-LORE. By William Andrews, f.r.h.s. The calling of the barber is of great antiquity. We find in the Book of the Prophet Ezekiel (v. 1) allusions to the Jewish custom of the barber shaving the head as a sign of mourning. In the remote past the art of surgery and the trade of barber were combined. It is clear that in all parts of the civilized world, in bygone times, the barber acted as a kind of surgeon, or to state his position more precisely, he practised phlebotomy. Barbers appear to have gained their experience from the monks whom they assisted in surgical operations. The clergy up to about the twelfth century had the care of mens bodies as well as of their souls, and practised surgery and medicine.[Pg 2] The operations of surgery involved the shedding of blood, and it was felt that this was incompatible with the functions of the clergy. After much consideration and discussion, in 1163 the council of Tours, under Pope Alexander III., forbade the clergy to act as surgeons, but they were permitted to dispense medicine. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 39514
Author: Andrews, William
Release Date: Apr 23, 2012
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Editor: Andrews, William, 1848-1908

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