Ancient Civilizations Of The Sumerians, Babylonians And The Assyrians In Relationship With The Art Of Healing

By George Gordon Dawson

Book Overview

Ancient Civilizations of the Sumerians, Babylonians, and the Assyrians in Relationship with the Art of Healing by George Gordon Dawson is a comprehensive exploration of the medical practices and beliefs of three ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The book delves into the history, culture, and social structures of each civilization, examining how their unique perspectives on health and wellness influenced their medical practices.The author begins by introducing the Sumerians, who are credited with developing some of the earliest written records of medical practices. Dawson explores the Sumerians' belief in the supernatural origins of illness and their use of incantations and magical rituals as a form of treatment. He then moves on to the Babylonians, who built upon the Sumerians' medical knowledge and developed more advanced techniques such as surgery and pharmacology. Finally, the author examines the Assyrians, who were known for their advanced knowledge of anatomy and their development of medical libraries.Throughout the book, Dawson highlights the ways in which each civilization's medical practices were shaped by their cultural and religious beliefs. He also examines the influence of other cultures on these ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Greeks, and how these interactions impacted their medical practices.Overall, Ancient Civilizations of the Sumerians, Babylonians, and the Assyrians in Relationship with the Art of Healing provides a fascinating look into the medical practices of three ancient Near Eastern civilizations and their enduring impact on the field of medicine.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Healing: Pagan and Christian, by George Gordon Dawson. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132927.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162827904
• ISBN13: 9781162827902
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"