Health & People: Christianity & Medicine ✝️ GCSE History Learning & Revision

In this episode, we’ll describe the complex influence of the Christian Church on British medicine during the medieval period. We’ll talk about how religious beliefs often promoted supernatural explanations for illness, prioritising prayer over scientific inquiry. We’ll explore the Church's prohibition of dissections, which hindered accurate anatomical knowledge, as well as its role in preserving ancient medical texts and establishing hospitals. Additionally, we’ll discuss the impact of the Crusades on medical knowledge exchange with the Islamic world. Overall, we’ll examine how the Church focused more on palliative care than on actively seeking cures.Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.⁠⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE History content!