Incubation Or The Cure Of Disease In Pagan Temples And Christian Churches - Mary Hamilton - Bog

Incubation Or The Cure Of Disease In Pagan Temples And Christian Churches is a book written by Mary Hamilton. The book explores the practice of incubation, which was a form of healing in ancient times. Incubation involved sleeping in a temple or church in the hope of receiving a cure for a physical or mental ailment. Hamilton examines the similarities and differences between the practice of incubation in pagan temples and Christian churches. She also looks at the history and evolution of the practice, and its role in the development of medicine and religion. The book provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of ancient societies, and how they viewed the connection between spirituality and healing. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, religion, or ancient cultures.This Scarce Volume Includes Major Sections Devoted To Incubation And Pagan Temples, Incubation In Christian Churches During The Middle Ages, And The Practice Of Incubation During Modern Times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.