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The founding of the Methodist School.

P Prioreschi1

  • 1Division of History of Medicine, School of Medicine - Dpt. of Pharmacology, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.

Quaderni Internazionali Di Storia Della Medicina E Della Sanita
|January 1, 1996
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The Methodist School was founded by Themison of Laodicea near the end of the Republic, not by Thessalus of Tralles in the first century A.D. This study clarifies the historical debate on the school's founder and foundation date.

Area of Science:

  • History of Medicine
  • Ancient Medical Schools

Background:

  • The Methodist school represents a significant, yet debated, ancient medical institution.
  • Clarifying its origins is crucial for understanding the evolution of medical practice and philosophy.

Observation:

  • This study critically examines primary and secondary sources regarding the Methodist school's foundation.
  • It addresses the scholarly dispute between the traditional view and Edelstein's hypothesis.

Findings:

  • The research concludes that Themison of Laodicea founded the school towards the end of the Roman Republic.
  • This finding refutes the alternative theory attributing the school's foundation to Thessalus of Tralles in the 1st century A.D.

Implications:

  • Establishes a definitive chronological and founder attribution for the Methodist school.

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  • Provides a clearer historical context for the development of ancient medical sects and their teachings.