medeval christian v muslim Flashcards
1
Q
what was muslim medicine like?
A
more humane and reasonable for the symptoms expressed (poultice to a sore which is logical) whereas europeans take more extreme measures by cutting off whole leg with a probably cross contaminated instrument
2
Q
Europeans were convinced illness was…
A
supernatural or a punishment from god - muslims treated patients by examining the body
3
Q
why do you think they used different treatments?
A
muslims didn’t let religious beliefs about Allah interfere with- christians believe disease is a punishment from god
