Chapter VII
Critics have theorized that
ancient history is a field in flux. In
comparison with this statement, the study of medicine in history has been in
chaos! Hippocrates reputedly
stated: “To know is one thing . . . merely
to believe one knows is IGNORANCE.”
Historians have long
been ignorant of the true history of medicine and ITS ORIGIN! Apparently no one historian has grasped the
significance of medicine’s development in a time of worldwide crisis. Few students of ancient history, if any,
have seen the import of the supernatural origin of this craft. The primary reason for this lack of
understanding is the rejection of the Bible as an authoritative record!
The purpose of this thesis
is to provide an initial restoration of the History of Medicine. It is an attempt to establish a more
realistic history of the origin of medicine!
In effect, this work has
THREE MAIN POINTS: (l) Modern disease
was a common curse in the most ancient times, and as a result, medical practice
was a highly advanced art 4000 years ago; (2) The Art of Medicine was initiated
by one great physician, NIMROD, who was under the influence of a
supernatural power; (3) Medical practice was originated as a SUBTLE PLOT
to momentarily relieve mankind of the penalty incurred by sin.
Summary
It has been proved beyond
any reasonable doubt that DISEASE is and always has been a
universal phenomenon. Disease is as old
as man himself! The medical profession
claims to be the oldest known to man — and with reason, as disease was
one of his first major problems.
The work of numerous
scientists in paleopathology has presented the historian with an amazing
picture of ancient diseases. The
following diseases were cited: chronic rheumatism, periostitis, osteomyletis, congenital
deformities, all the modern dental ailments, smallpox, bilharzia, plague,
tuberculosis, anthracosis, pneumonia, pleurisy, Pott’s disease, spinal
meningitis, leprosy, diarrhea, amoebic dysentery, gastro enteritis, cholera,
typhoid fever, malaria, gall stones, appendicitis, cirrhosis of the liver,
tonsilitis, constipation, and obesity.
Even the most modern fatal
diseases were found to be common: heart
and vascular failure, infantile paralysis, and cancer.
Such a panoply of disease
is AMPLE EVIDENCE that people of ancient times suffered physical ailments as
we do today!
A fully capable medical
faculty existed 4000 years ago. The
testimony of history showed the ancient physician to be a professional man able
to meet all the contingencies of his practice in the manner of his modern
counterpart.
The following
advancements of ancient medicine were explained: pharmacology of Egypt, origin of accurate prescription,
ancient anesthetics, bacteriology, surgery, antibiotics, and
the CONFIDENCE expressed by doctor and patient alike in this system.
Medicine was a highly
advanced art over 4000 years ago!
The origin of medical
practice was traced through a maze of mythology and secular history to the
early rulers of the first civilizations after the flood. The original great physician proved
to be the Biblical NIMROD! It was
through him the “gods” guided the development of that pivotal age in history.
Babylon
was the recognized center of civilization where
the universal pattern for the development of medicine was set. Nimrod, the first man to exercise
world power, wrote numerous volumes on medical subjects. He is revealed to be the patron deity —
indeed, the FATHER OF MEDICINE — to all nations of the world!
The major point yet to be
explained was WHY the development of medicine was necessary at such an
early age. Medical practice originated
as a SUBTLE PLOT to insure the establishment of a separate society. Medicine proved to be an essential tool
supporting in the open opposition to God!
Following the initial
rebellion, which led to the building of Babel, disease struck! This was the natural prophesied result for
transgression of God’s laws. Something
had to be done — and done
quickly! Inspired by Satan, Nimrod
initiated the practice of medicine!
Conclusion
Medicine developed as a result
of and in conjunction with the REBELLION at Babel! The purpose for producing a medical practice
was to make possible a rebellion which led mankind away from God! This is THE SIGNIFICANCE, behind the
origin of medicine in the early ages, which no secular source has ever
grasped!
Notice again the Biblical warning — the cause for disease:
But it shall come to pass, IF thou
wilt not hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do
all his commandments and His statutes which I command thee this day; that
ALL THESE CURSES SHALL COME UPON THEE, and overtake thee . . . The Lord shall
make the PESTILENCE cleave unto thee, until He have consumed thee
from off the land, whither thou goest to possess it (Deuteronomy 28:15,
21).
In the face of these dire
circumstances, Nimrod and his band of rebels set themselves to oppose God. Their cause was hopeless and doomed to a
failure laced with suffering. It has
been truly said, “There is no length to which man will not go to relieve
himself of disease.” But to no
avail! The records amply demonstrate
that the peoples of the ancient world died waging an unending, unsuccessful
war against disease — the same
diseases fought today.
The Bible reveals medicine was
not and is not the answer to ill health.
“Go up [as did Ahaziah] into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the
daughter of EGYPT: in vain shalt
thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.” For “thou HAST NO HEALING MEDICINES” (Jeremiah 46:11, 30:13).
Considering the origin of
medicine and its ancient failure, mankind should reconsider the
wisdom in its use today. Traditionally,
medicine has been used and needed by only those in open rebellion
to God, those perpetuating the civilization established at Babel. Those ancient peoples sought protection from
God through medicine! Is man seeking
the same protection today?
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