Medicine, religion, and magic in early Stuart England: Richard Napier's medical practice
"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"--
| Summary: | "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"-- Astrological medicine -- Astral magic -- Converse with angels -- Religion and knowledge |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references [pages 185-207] and index |
| Physical Description: | xiv, 232 Seiten, Illustrationen |
| ISBN: | 0271080191 |