Review of Faith Wallis, ed. Medieval Medicine, A Reader (original) (raw)

This review evaluates Faith Wallis's edited volume "Medieval Medicine, A Reader", which presents a comprehensive collection of primary sources that illustrate the evolution of medical theory and practice in Western Europe from 500 to 1500 C.E. The work is divided into two main periods, highlighting the transition from ancient medical practices to the systematic study of medicine influenced by Arabic texts. The review discusses the volume's significance for understanding medieval medicine's role in society and acknowledges its limitations regarding the exploration of Jewish contributions and the influence of Arabic medicine on Western practices.