A Briefe Discovrse of a Disease called the Suffocation of the Mother by Jorden
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"A Briefe Discovrse of a Disease called the Suffocation of the Mother" by Jorden is a scientific publication written in the early 17th century. This work examines a medical phenomenon historically attributed to supernatural causes, specifically focusing on the various symptoms and natural explanations associated with what was termed the "suffocation of the mother." The author aims to clarify misconceptions around this disease, particularly how its strange manifestations are often misinterpreted as
evidence of demonic possession or witchcraft. The opening of the discourse sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the disease by addressing the potential for misunderstanding it as supernatural due to its alarming symptoms. The author introduces himself as a physician who seeks to offer a reasoned and empirical perspective on the condition, cautioning against hasty assumptions of possession by evil spirits. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the natural causes and the complexity of bodily functions that contribute to this phenomenon, thereby advocating for a medical rather than supernatural interpretation of the symptoms experienced by affected individuals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jorden, Edward, 1569-1632 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Briefe Discovrse of a Disease called the Suffocation of the Mother |
| Alternate Title | A Brief Discourse of a Disease called the Suffocation of the Mother |
| Credits | Thiers Halliwell, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RG: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics |
| Subject | Hysteria -- Early works to 1900 |
| Subject | Uterus -- Displacements -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66254 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 343 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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