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The Medical School at Ravenna
S Musitelli1, P Marandola, H Jallous
1Scuola di Specializzazione in Urologia, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Italy.
American Journal of Nephrology
|January 1, 1994
Summary
The Ravenna School of Medicine, likely established in the 7th century, influenced early medical literature in Salerno. Its curriculum was based on Galenic medicine, as evidenced by ancient texts.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Classical Studies
Background:
- The Ravenna School of Medicine's existence is inferred from a 9th-century codex.
- This codex contains Latin translations of Hippocratic works and Galenic commentaries.
Observation:
- The codex, likely a 7th-century copy, includes commentaries on Aristotle.
- These commentaries show misinterpretations and reliance on secondary sources.
Findings:
- The Ravenna School of Medicine's teaching structure was fundamentally Galenic.
- This school's studies formed the basis for early medical literature in Salerno.
Implications:
- Provides insight into the transmission of classical medical knowledge.
- Highlights the foundational role of the Ravenna School in medieval European medicine.