Introduction to Medieval Islamic MedicineJuly 31, 2007In our first episode Peter provides an introduction to the series and outlines the topics we will explore.Listen/Show notes
Medical inheritance - cultures and traditions of theoryJuly 31, 2007In this episode Peter looks at the cultures and traditions from which medieval Islamic medical theory and practice emerged.Listen/Show notes
The translation movement - the spread of ideasJuly 31, 2007In this episode we explore the importance of the translation movement in defining a tradition of Islamic medicine in the medieval period.Listen/Show notes
Theory and Practice - butchers or healers?July 31, 2007In this episode Peter discusses the medical theory that underpinned the Islamic tradition and how this was reflected in practice.Listen/Show notes
Practitioners in societyJuly 31, 2007In this episode we look at the role of medical practitioners in society and the institutions and environment in which they practicedListen/Show notes
Medicine, magic and religionJuly 31, 2007In this episode Peter talks about the relationship between medicine, religion and magic.Listen/Show notes
The medieval in the modernJuly 31, 2007In our final episode we examine the impact that the Islamic tradition had on neighbouring cultures and the modern theory and practice of medicine.Listen/Show notes