Neurology in Holy Scripture.
This paper discusses possible neurological disorders in one of the oldest and most important monuments of human literature--'The Holy Scriptures'. These include epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, speech disorders, psychogenic disorders, head trauma, and subarachnoid hemorrhage. The approach to and the 'miraculous' healing of these ailments is discussed.
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Clinic of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania. valma@takas.lt
D000328:Adult; D001633:Bible; D002648:Child; D029221:Faith Healing / Q000266:history*; D005260:Female; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D008273:Magic / Q000266:history; D008297:Male; D008513:Medicine in Literature; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000266:history*; D012068:Religion and Medicine