Medieval Islamic Medicine

In our first episode Peter provides an introduction to the series and outlines the topics we will explore.

In this episode Peter looks at the cultures and traditions from which medieval Islamic medical theory and practice emerged.

In this episode Peter discusses the medical theory that underpinned the Islamic tradition and how this was reflected in practice.

In this episode we explore the importance of the translation movement in defining a tradition of Islamic medicine in the medieval period.

In this episode we look at the role of medical practitioners in society and the institutions and environment in which they practiced

In our final episode we examine the impact that the Islamic tradition had on neighbouring cultures and the modern theory and practice of medicine.

In this episode Peter talks about the relationship between medicine, religion and magic.