Jewish Luminaries in Medical History

By Harry Friedenwald

Book Overview

""Jewish Luminaries in Medical History"" is a book written by Harry Friedenwald that explores the contributions of Jewish physicians and scientists to the field of medicine throughout history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of medical knowledge in ancient Israel, the contributions of Jewish physicians during the Islamic Golden Age, and the role of Jewish doctors in the development of modern medicine. The book also highlights the achievements of individual Jewish medical luminaries, such as Moses Maimonides, Albert Einstein, and Jonas Salk. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Friedenwald provides an engaging and informative account of the impact of Jewish physicians on the field of medicine. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the role of Jewish culture in shaping the world we live in today.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258663082
• ISBN13: 9781258663087
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"