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Bone Called "Luz": With Notes on Medical Allusions in the Poems and Literary Remains of Samuel Butler (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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There remains the assumption that the Luz might be one of the sesamoids of the great toe, and this theory can best be considered in the light of what Vesalius says about it. At the time Vesalius wrote, the jewish tradition had been pretty well filtered through Arabic sources and, in the drastic passage subjoined, he disposes of it with his usual lively scorn for anything savoring of superstition. Speak ing of the sesamoid bones in the foot, Vesalius says Another one of these bones is that which the magicians and followers of occult philosophy so often call to mind as being fashioned like a chick pea, liable to no decay, and which, buried in the earth after death, will (they affirm) reproduce man like a seed on the day of the Last judgment. This may perhaps be the bone on either side, but is more likely to be the exterior, which is somewhat like a shelled pea, if we think of the middle part [of the split pea] for on bringing both bones in apposition we should obtain a whole pea. Then the internal os sicle is so large in men of great stature that a die might easily be made out of it. These bones dif fer, however, from those noted by the Arabs in that they mav be burned or broken like other bones, as well as in being surely liable to decay to some ex tent, although oi durable structure. But the dogma which asserts that man will be regenerated from this bone, of which we have just narrated the im mense fiction, may be left for elucidation to those philosophers who reserve to themselves alone the right to free discussion and pronouncement upon the resurrection and the immortality of the soul.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and often-overlooked world of medical folklore and superstition in 17th-century England. The author guides us on a journey through the curious beliefs and practices that surrounded medicine during this era, exploring the interplay between traditional knowledge, emerging scientific thought, and the lingering shadows of ancient myth and superstition. We encounter the legendary ââ Å"Bone Called Luzââ Â, a mythical bone believed by some to hold the key to resurrection, and are introduced to the colorful characters who embraced or challenged such beliefs. The book examines the enduring power of ancient traditions, tracing the roots of the Bone Called Luz to its Egyptian origins and its subsequent assimilation into Jewish and Islamic belief systems. Through vivid anecdotes and historical analysis, the author exposes the humor, absurdity, and sometimes even danger, inherent in the pursuit of medical knowledge in this period. We witness the clash between learned physicians and charlatans, the rise of anatomical dissection as a new frontier of scientific exploration, and the ongoing struggle to discern fact from fiction. The bookââ â¢s insights offer a unique window into the intellectual and cultural landscape of a time when the lines between science, magic, and superstition were often blurred, reminding us of the enduring power of human belief, even in the face of reason and empirical evidence. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780260143051_0
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