This work presents a collection of Greek and Latin inscriptions, papyri and text passages which mention Christian physicians. Christian Schulze points out those historical factors in the Graeco-oriental transfer of medical knowledge which should be given special consideration.

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Geboren 1970; Lehramtsstudium Biologie und Latein in Bochum; 1999 Promotion; 2003 Habilitation; z.Zt. Privatdozent für Medizingeschichte an der Ruhr-Universität Bochum.