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[Circumcision from a historical perspective].

B Meijer1, R M Butzelaar

  • 1Sint Lucas Andreas Ziekenhuis, locatie Sint Lucas, afd. Chirurgie, Jan Tooropstraat 164, 1061 AE Amsterdam.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|January 13, 2001
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Male circumcision, a practice with ancient origins, holds religious significance in Judaism and Islam, and has also been performed for medical reasons since the 19th century.

Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Cultural Anthropology

Context:

  • Male circumcision is an ancient ritual practiced across diverse cultures and continents.
  • Historical evidence, including Egyptian artifacts from 2300 BC, documents early circumcision practices.
  • The practice is deeply intertwined with religious traditions, notably Judaism and Islam.

Purpose:

  • To explore the historical evolution and diverse motivations behind male circumcision.
  • To examine the religious symbolism and significance of circumcision in different faiths.
  • To trace the shift towards medical indications for circumcision from the mid-19th century onwards.

Summary:

  • This review outlines the historical prevalence of male circumcision, dating back to ancient Egypt.
  • It details the religious contexts, including its role in Judaism as a covenant symbol and its attribution to Abraham in Islam.

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  • The abstract notes that while Jesus was circumcised, it is not a Christian practice, and medical reasons for circumcision emerged in the 19th century.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a historical overview of male circumcision practices and their cultural and religious significance.
    • Highlights the evolution of circumcision from ancient ritual to a procedure with medical considerations.
    • Offers insights into the diverse interpretations and applications of circumcision across different societies and belief systems.