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Old Testament biblical references to tuberculosis.

V S Daniel1, T M Daniel

  • 1Moraga, California, USA.

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
|December 10, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Biblical texts from the Old Testament may reference tuberculosis, an ancient disease prevalent in Egypt during the Israelites' time. Further biblical mentions of this infectious disease are less convincing.

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Area of Science:

  • Paleopathology
  • Biblical Studies
  • Ancient History

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant infectious disease with a long history.
  • The prevalence of diseases in ancient populations is often inferred from textual and archaeological evidence.

Observation:

  • The Old Testament contains potential references to tuberculosis.
  • These references date to the period when the Israelites resided in ancient Egypt.

Findings:

  • Archaeological evidence confirms tuberculosis was endemic in Egypt during that era.
  • Two specific biblical passages are considered probable references to the disease.
  • Other potential biblical allusions to tuberculosis lack strong credibility.

Implications:

  • This research offers insights into the historical epidemiology of tuberculosis.
  • It highlights the potential for biblical texts to serve as sources for understanding ancient health conditions.
  • The findings contribute to the interdisciplinary study of ancient medicine and disease.

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