Author: John Grant FullerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ergotism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Day of St. Anthony's Fire
Author: John Grant FullerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ergotism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Day of St Anthony's Fire
Author: John Grant FullerPublisher: Hutchinson Radius
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Saint Anthony's Fire from Antiquity to the Eighteenth Century
Author: Alessandra FoscatiPublisher:
ISBN: 9789462983342
Category : MEDICAL
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After the discovery of the ergotism epidemics (poisoning caused by ingesting the fungal toxin of rye) and its etiology, eighteenth-century physicians interpreted medieval chronicles in their medical texts in order to recognize the occurrences of ergotic diseases through retrospective diagnosis. They assumed that St. Anthony's fire and ignis sacer ("sacred fire") recorded in medieval texts represented the same disease, ergotism. This interpretative method, lacking a textual basis in the sources, has been incorrectly followed by historians till now. This book examines this historical prejudice through textual analysis, comparing diverse medieval and early modern sources. A striking semantic complexity emerges that changes the concept of St. Anthony's fire and modifies our understanding of diseases in general. This research illuminates aspects of the history of medicine, society, and hospitals.
Life of St. Anthony of Egypt
Author: St Athanasius of AlexandriaPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9781387787333
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
The biographic text of St. Anthony is presented complete in this edition for the reader's absorption and contemplation. First published in the 4th century A.D., Anthony the Great's biography was authored by Christian Saint Athanasius of Alexandria. Since its release, the book has helped spread the beliefs, practices and arduous faith of Anthony the Great. A significant progenitor of the monastic tradition, Saint Anthony lived an ascetic lifestyle in the arid lands of Egypt. Although not the earliest of religious figures committed to this tradition, through actions and preaching Anthony helped popularise and spread principles that would contribute heavily to the establishment of Christian monasteries in Europe and beyond. One event in St. Anthony's life was his encounter with the supernatural in the remote Egyptian desert. This occurrence, where the otherworldly presence tried to tempt him from his spartan philosophy of living, is much recreated in Western art and literature.
Hone's Every day book
Author: William HoneSt Anthony's Fire
Author: Rod SprosonPublisher: Rod Sproson
ISBN: 9781906154103
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Historical adventure set in 14th century France. What became of the Treasure of Solomon taken from Jerusalem by the Romans ? What became of the Holy Grail taken to England by Joseph of Arimathea ? What became of Charlemagnes magical sword called Joyeuse ? What became of the Treasure of the Knights Templar after their arrest in 1307 ? Who are the mysterious and powerful Knights of St Anthony ? Who is the secret Assassin that seems to be in control of the Vatican ? This is the first novel in a series about the secretive Order of The Knights of St Anthony.
The Every-day Book
Author: William HonePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Almanacs, English
Languages : en
Pages : 892
Book Description
Author: William Hone
Author: William Hone
Author: William Hone