Illness, Pain, and Health Care in Early Christianity.

  • Published In: Reviews in Religion & Theology, 2024, v. 31, n. 1/2. P. 71 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lookadoo, Jonathon 3 of 3

Abstract

"Illness, Pain, and Health Care in Early Christianity" by Helen Rhee explores how early Christians incorporated and reinterpreted Greco-Roman medicine and health care. Rhee argues that this appropriation of medical practices influenced the formation of early Christian identity, particularly during the fourth century when the status of the church within the Roman Empire changed. The book examines a wide range of primary sources, including Greco-Roman and Christian texts, and incorporates insights from medical anthropology to provide a nuanced understanding of health, illness, and care in early Christianity. Rhee's interdisciplinary approach and attention to detail make this book a valuable resource for scholars studying early Christianity and the intersection of medicine and religion. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Reviews in Religion & Theology. 2024/02, Vol. 31, Issue 1/2, p71
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1350-7303
  • DOI:10.1111/rirt.14310
  • Accession Number:177320855
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