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03.11.2018 | Original Paper

The Autopsy of the Prophet Muhammad in Dante’s Inferno

verfasst von: D. Lippi, P. Charlier, R. Bianucci, A. Coralli, O. Appenzeller, A. Perciaccante

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 4/2020

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Abstract

Dante places the sinners who promoted scandals, schism, and discord in the ninth Ditch of the Inferno. Among those is also the Prophet Muhammad. Describing the Prophet’s punishment, Dante resorts to technical terms and vulgar expressions. This poetic representation highlights Dante’s medical and anatomical knowledge and reflects 14th c. Christian religious beliefs. At that time, autopsies were performed only on prisoners, prostitutes and people without identity. By comparing the Prophet to an autopsied corpse, Dante associates Muhammad with those bearing the badge of shame. Moreover, this description is a further confirmation that Dante had good medical knowledge.

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Titel: The Autopsy of the Prophet Muhammad in Dante’s Inferno
verfasst von: D. Lippi
P. Charlier
R. Bianucci
A. Coralli
O. Appenzeller
A. Perciaccante
Publikationsdatum: 03.11.2018
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 4/2020
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0725-9

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