Religion, Health and Suffering

by Jessica Porter

First Published in 1999. The interaction between religion and medicine is universal throughout recorded history. They meet at the great turning points of life: at birth, at moments of acute suffering and at death. Not only are priest and doctor often needed at the same time and place, the two roles have also been combined in ancient and modem societies. This volume looks at whether healers and religions have worked in harmony or been in conflict,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0710306113
• ISBN13: 9780710306111
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"