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Three xenon texts.

D Bennett1

  • 1Royal Holloway College, University of London, UK.

Medicina Nei Secoli
|October 20, 2001
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Byzantine medical texts associated with the xenon institution reveal its crucial role in preserving and transmitting not only the medical corpus but also craft medical texts during the late Byzantine period.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Byzantine Studies
  • History of Science

Background:

  • The study of Byzantine medical texts is essential for understanding historical medical practices and institutions.
  • The xenon, a Byzantine institution, played a significant role in healthcare and the dissemination of medical knowledge.

Observation:

  • This paper analyzes common passages in three specific xenon texts (codd.Vat. gr. 292 and 299, and Laur 75.19).
  • The examination focuses on texts linked to the xenon by title or content.

Findings:

  • The xenon institution and its medical staff were instrumental in the preservation and transmission of medical knowledge.
  • Evidence suggests the xenon also contributed to the transmission of craft medical texts in the late Byzantine period.

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Implications:

  • This research highlights the multifaceted role of the xenon beyond a mere healthcare provider.
  • It deepens our understanding of how medical knowledge, including practical craft texts, was disseminated in the Byzantine era.
  • The findings contribute to the broader study of medical history and the transmission of knowledge in pre-modern societies.