Women Healers

Women Healers
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Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Total Pages : 180
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ISBN-10 : 0892815485
ISBN-13 : 9780892815487
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Book Synopsis Women Healers by : Elisabeth Brooke

Download or read book Women Healers written by Elisabeth Brooke and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1995-10 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a provocative reconstruction of the history of women's healing practices, Brooke argues that the medieval image of the healer as witch was deliberately constructed by Church officials to discredit women's powers. In its place she provides a more accurate picture of these innovative, compassionate, and capable practitioners.


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