This book explores how madness was defined and diagnosed as a condition of the mind in the Middle Ages and what effects it was thought to have on the bodies, mi
A companion volume for the usage of medieval miracle collections as a source, offering versatile approaches to the origins, methods, and techniques of various t
The cults of the saints were central to the medieval Church. These holy men and women acted as patrons and protectors to the religious communities who housed th
The field of disability studies significantly contributes to contemporary discussions of the marginalization of and social justice for individuals with disabili
This volume aims at exploring the ancient roots of ‘holistic’ approaches in the specific field of medicine and the life sciences, without, however, overlook