History for the Curious – The Jewish History Podcast
‘My son-in-law the Doctor’ may be a cliche, but it is based on the very real narrative of thousands of Jewish physicians who practiced through the ages.
What was their environment during the Middle Ages in Christian Europe? How did Jewish doctors gain their knowledge? Why did the Popes always have a Jewish physician? And how are the Rambam’s medical writings viewed today?
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jewish Medicine and History
02:47 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe
06:10 Historical Context of Jewish Medical Literature
09:04 The Influence of Islamic Medicine on Jewish Practices
11:55 The Evolution of Medical Practices in Medieval Europe
15:14 The Relationship Between Jewish and Christian Physicians
18:02 The Societal Perception of Jewish Doctors
20:48 Accusations and Stereotypes Against Jewish Physicians
24:02 The Impact of the Black Death on Jewish Medicine
26:56 Conclusion: The Legacy of Jewish Medicine
33:37 The Perils of Jewish Physicians in History
46:00 The Legacy of Maimonides and Jewish Medicine
01:01:56 The Evolution of Medical Specialization and Its Impact