Abstract

Chatzinikolaou Aikaterini, Koukourikos Konstantinos, Kourkouta Lambrini, Tsaloglidou Areti*

ABSTRACT

The holy texts of the religions (Old Testament-Talmud) are a valuable source of knowledge and information not only on matters of faith but also on matters of morals, values and behaviors that govern believers’ lives. Furthermore, they raise concerns on sociological issues, such as gender relations. A lot of information is obtained by them on matters of everyday life of the believers, on a variety of medical and nursing problems as well as the way to resolve them. Specific reference is made to pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, menstruation, postpartum period, and circumcision. Particular importance is also given to adulthood and hygiene, illness and patients (leprosy), the use of therapeutic agents as well as to death and burial. The aim of this study is to present issues of interest to nurses and doctors, since the knowledge of the past is the basis for scientific research in the present and the future.