Dictionary of Jewish Biography. Dan Cohn-Sherbok.
ASAPH HA-ROFE — (i.e., Asaph the physician; also known as Asaph ha Yehudi, Rabbenu Asaph, Asaph ben Berechiah, Asaph ha Yarhoni; sixth century), physician who gave his name to a Hebrew book on medicine, Sefer Asaf ha Rofe, written somewhere in the Middle East.… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Oath of Asaph — The Oath of Asaph, also known as the Oath of Asaph and Yohanan, is a code of conduct for Hebrew physicians. It may have been written in the 6th century CE,[1] which would make Asaph the oldest known Hebrew medical writer.[2] Oath Text [1] This is … Wikipedia
Oath of the Hindu physician — The oath of the Hindu physician, also known as the vaidya s oath, was an oath taken by Hindu physicians. It is dated from the 15th century BCE and requires physicians not to eat meat, drink, or commit adultery. Similar to the Hippocratic Oath,… … Wikipedia
Margery Jourdemayne, "the Witch of Eye" — Next Westminster , was a 15th Century English woman, who was accused of treasonable witchcraft, and subsequently burned at the stake in 1441. Born before 1415. Died 27th October, 1441. At some point between July and September 1441 Margery was… … Wikipedia
HERBS, MEDICINAL — In ancient times herbs were the main source of remedies. According to the book of jubilees (10:12), the angels revealed the various remedies to Noah, who wrote them down in a book. asaph the physician adds that Noah, having been taught by the… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
MASTEMA — (Heb. מַשְׂטֵמָה), the name of the devil in the book of jubilees . He is there identical with Satan and on one occasion the author speaks also (1:20) about spirits of Belial. Like other works originating in the broader movement within which the… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
PSYCHIATRY — The Biblical Period References to states of mental disturbance are frequently found in the Bible. Deuteronomy 28:28, 34 views madness as punishment for disobeying the commandments. The tragedy of Saul s last years is ascribed to an evil spirit… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
MEDICINE — From the beginning of their history until modern times Jews have exercised a tremendous influence on the development of medical science. They have always been solicitous in their care for the sick and held the medical profession in great esteem.… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
biblical literature — Introduction four bodies of written works: the Old Testament writings according to the Hebrew canon; intertestamental works, including the Old Testament Apocrypha; the New Testament writings; and the New Testament Apocrypha. The Old… … Universalium
Hippocratic Oath — For other uses, see Hippocratic Oath (disambiguation). A 12th century Byzantine manuscript of the Oath, rendered in the form of a cross. The Hippocratic Oath is an oath historically taken by physicians and other healthcare professionals swearing… … Wikipedia
