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

From **History For The Curious** by R Aubrey Hersh;Mena Reisner.

- **Published:** Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:57:12 +0000
- **Duration:** 1:06:14
- **Audio:** https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mhndkgrkvf9429jj/HC043_-_Ep_150_-_Medicine_Part_1_Assembled_mixdownagf6w.mp3
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<p>‘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. </p>
<p>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?</p>
<p>Chapters</p>
<p>00:00 Introduction to Jewish Medicine and History</p>
<p>02:47 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe</p>
<p>06:10 Historical Context of Jewish Medical Literature</p>
<p>09:04 The Influence of Islamic Medicine on Jewish Practices</p>
<p>11:55 The Evolution of Medical Practices in Medieval Europe</p>
<p>15:14 The Relationship Between Jewish and Christian Physicians</p>
<p>18:02 The Societal Perception of Jewish Doctors</p>
<p>20:48 Accusations and Stereotypes Against Jewish Physicians</p>
<p>24:02 The Impact of the Black Death on Jewish Medicine</p>
<p>26:56 Conclusion: The Legacy of Jewish Medicine</p>
<p>33:37 The Perils of Jewish Physicians in History</p>
<p>46:00 The Legacy of Maimonides and Jewish Medicine</p>
<p>01:01:56 The Evolution of Medical Specialization and Its Impact</p>