Religious Medicine

Religious medicine in the context of medieval medicine involved the belief that health and disease were influenced by spiritual factors, such as divine will or sin. People often turned to prayer, rituals, and the intercession of saints for healing, alongside traditional medical practices. Physicians might incorporate religious texts and guidance from clergy into their treatments, reflecting a worldview where faith and science were intertwined. Illness was often seen as a test or punishment from God, leading to a holistic approach where the body and soul were both considered in the pursuit of health and healing.