| Literature DB >> 7526472 |
Abstract
The author reports on two German publications [1,2] about the metaphoric use of medicines in Christian devotional literature and art in German society (16th to 19th century). Christ is depicted as a pharmacist dispensing 'medicines' which contain Christian virtues and symbols.Mesh:
Year: 1994 PMID: 7526472 DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(94)90027-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Soc Sci Med ISSN: 0277-9536 Impact factor: 4.634