#150 - Jewish Physicians I - European Challenges feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz

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