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Author Hadass, Ofer, 1969- author.

Title Medicine, religion, and magic in early Stuart England : Richard Napier's medical practice / Ofer Hadass
Published University Park, Pennsylvania : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2018]
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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 213 pages)
Series The magic in history series
Magic in history.
Contents Astrological medicine -- Astral magic -- Converse with angels -- Religion and knowledge
Summary "Explores the work of the astrologer-physician and Anglican rector Richard Napier (1559-1634). Examines Napier's medical and magical practices in their larger context and shows how the physician incorporated both astral and ritual magic into his medicine"--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 27, 2018)
Subject Napier, Richard, 1559-1634.
SUBJECT Napier, Richard, 1559-1634
Napier, Richard, 1559-1634 fast
Subject Medicine -- England -- History -- 17th century
Medical astrology -- England -- History -- 17th century
Magic -- England -- History -- 17th century
Theology -- England -- History -- 17th century
Magic -- history
HEALTH & FITNESS / Holism
HEALTH & FITNESS / Reference
MEDICAL / Alternative Medicine
MEDICAL / Atlases
MEDICAL / Essays
MEDICAL / Family & General Practice
MEDICAL / Holistic Medicine
MEDICAL / Osteopathy
HISTORY / Modern / 16th Century
Magic
Medical astrology
Medicine
Theology
England
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780271081731
0271081732
9780271081755
0271081759