| On Asthma, Volume 1: Volume 1 Contributor(s): Maimonides, Moses (Author), Bos, Gerrit (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0842524754 ISBN-13: 9780842524759 Publisher: Brigham Young University Press OUR PRICE: $89.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2001 Annotation: Moshe ben Maimon, or Moses Maimonides (1135-1204), remains one of the most celebrated rabbis in this history of Judaism; his numerous writings include philosophical and medical treatises in Arabic, two of history's most important works on Jewish law, and, most notably, efforts to reconcile Aristotelian philosophy with biblical teaching. The "Complete Medical Works," edited by Gerrit Bos of the Martin-Buber-Institut fur Judaistik at the University of Cologne, collects the entirety of Maimonides's medical writings. Notwithstanding its title, "On Asthma" is in fact a complete regimen of health, designed for the needs of a high-ranking patient whose identity is not stated. In true Galenic fashion, Maimonides stresses that a healthy lifestyle and diet are the most important preventative measures against chronic illness such as asthma. Good and bad foods are described in detail, and many recipes for beneficial dishes and drugs are included, with Maimonides adapting Galenic regimens to the needs of his Muslim patient. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Medieval - Health & Fitness | Healthy Living - Medical | Pulmonary & Thoracic Medicine |
| Dewey: 616.238 |
| LCCN: 2001008441 |
| Series: Medical Works of Moses Maimonides |
| Physical Information: 1.11" H x 6.34" W x 9.22" (1.55 lbs) 350 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Islamic - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Moshe ben Maimon, or Moses Maimonides (1135-1204), remains one of the most celebrated rabbis in this history of Judaism; his numerous writings include philosophical and medical treatises in Arabic, two of history's most important works on Jewish law, and, most notably, efforts to reconcile Aristotelian philosophy with biblical teaching. The "Complete Medical Works, edited by Gerrit Bos of the Martin-Buber-Institut fur Judaistik at the University of Cologne, collects the entirety of Maimonides's medical writings. Notwithstanding its title, "On Asthma is in fact a complete regimen of health, designed for the needs of a high-ranking patient whose identity is not stated. In true Galenic fashion, Maimonides stresses that a healthy lifestyle and diet are the most important preventative measures against chronic illness such as asthma. Good and bad foods are described in detail, and many recipes for beneficial dishes and drugs are included, with Maimonides adapting Galenic regimens to the needs of his Muslim patient. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bos, Gerrit: - Gerrit Bos is emeritus chair of the Martin Buber Institute for Jewish Studies at the University of Cologne. |