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Medical science and the Bible

Friday 12 August 2016 | Published in Church Talk

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Medical science and the Bible
Washing hands thoroughly is standard practice for medical staff , but it the importance of cleanliness hasn't always been recognised. The Bible gives clear instructions on keeping clean. 16081110

ENCYCLOPEDIA Britannica documents that in 1845, a young doctor in Vienna named Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis was horrified at the terrible death rate of women who gave birth in hospitals.

ENCYCLOPEDIA Britannica documents that in 1845, a young doctor in Vienna named Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis was horrified at the terrible death rate of women who gave birth in hospitals.


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