Mending Bodies, Saving Souls: A History of Hospitals - Book by Guenter B. Risse
Guenter B. Risse’s Mending Bodies, Saving Souls is a comprehensive history of hospitals, detailing their evolution from medieval charitable institutions to modern medical facilities. The book explores the dual role of hospitals in caring for both the body and soul, reflecting the intersection of medicine and religion. Risse traces the development of hospital care in Europe, highlighting the religious foundations of early healthcare and the gradual shift to scientific approaches. Amazon
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