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[The imposition of hands].

S Jørgensen

    Dansk Medicinhistorisk Arbog
    |January 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    The laying on of hands, a historical healing practice, is explored, noting its ancient origins and continued use. Modern diagnostic potential is suggested with the bidigital O-ring test.

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    Area of Science:

    • Explores the historical and potential modern applications of the laying on of hands.
    • Integrates historical religious and cultural texts with modern diagnostic methods.

    Context:

    • The laying on of hands is an ancient practice documented in religious texts like the Old and New Testaments.
    • Historically, this practice was associated with divine healing, blessings, and the exorcism of spirits.
    • Royal and religious figures historically employed this method, leveraging public belief in transferred divine power.

    Purpose:

    • To trace the historical evolution of the laying on of hands as a healing and diagnostic technique.
    • To examine the decline of tactile diagnosis with technological advancements.
    • To introduce the bidigital O-ring test as a potential modern diagnostic tool related to tactile methods.

    Summary:

    • Ancient texts describe the laying on of hands for healing and bestowing divine power, a tradition continuing through centuries.

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  • The practice, associated with figures from Gilgamesh to French and English Kings, waned with the advent of technologies like X-rays.
  • The bidigital O-ring test offers a new perspective for clinical use of tactile assessment, independent of high technology.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the historical significance of tactile interaction in healing and diagnosis.
    • Suggests a revival of tactile diagnostic methods through innovative, low-tech approaches like the bidigital O-ring test.
    • Acknowledges the current lack of scientific validation for the bidigital O-ring test, indicating a need for further research.