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Record Nr.

UNINA9910795334603321

Autore

Hadass Ofer <1969->

Titolo

Medicine, religion, and magic in early Stuart England : Richard Napier's medical practice / / Ofer Hadass

Pubbl/distr/stampa

University Park, Pennsylvania : , : The Pennsylvania State University Press, , 2018

ISBN

0-271-08173-2

0-271-08175-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource

Collana

The magic in history series

Disciplina

610.942

Soggetti

Medicine - England - History - 17th century

Medical astrology - England - History - 17th century

Magic - England - History - 17th century

Theology - England - History - 17th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Astrological medicine -- Astral magic -- Converse with angels -- Religion and knowledge.

Sommario/riassunto

"Explores the work of the astrologer-physician and Anglican rector Richard Napier (1559-1634). Examines Napier's medical and magical practices in their larger context and shows how the physician incorporated both astral and ritual magic into his medicine"--Provided by publisher.