Zohar Amar Knihy

Focusing on the evolution of medicine in Greater Jerusalem, this scholarly work provides an in-depth historical analysis based on various sources. It begins with a brief history of medicine in the region, examining the roles and training of physicians. The second part compiles a comprehensive list of physicians active in Jerusalem from the 10th to the 18th centuries, offering insights into their contributions and the medical landscape of ancient Israel and Syria. This treatise serves as a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of medical practices in the area.

This book explores the impact of Greek (as well as Indian and Persian) medical heritage on the evolution of Arab medicine and pharmacology, investigating it from the perspective of 'materia medica' a reliable indication of the contribution of this medical legacy.

This book collects and analyses the available biographical data on 600 Jewish medical practitioners in the 9-16th century Muslim world. Both the biographies and the accompanying discussion shed light on both the medicine of the period and practitioners' professional, daily and personal lives; Jewish communities; and inter-religious affairs.