The Black Death | 4. medieval medical thinking
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Spiritual Responses to the Black Death
Medical responses to the plague are fascinating, not only because they tell us about medical theory at the time. But also for what they reveal about the entire framework of fourteenth century thinking. So taking care of the health of your soul was understood that god had played a role in afflicting the plague. Next week we'll be delving into matters of the soul, as we look at the spiritual responses to the black death from mass prayers to self flagellation.
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