In the context of the Bible, the role of surgeons as we understand it today is not explicitly mentioned. However, the practice of medicine and healing is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures, and the skills associated with surgery can be inferred from various passages that discuss healing and care for the sick.

Biblical References to Healing and Medicine

The Bible contains numerous references to healing, which can be seen as a precursor to the surgical practices of later times. In the Old Testament, the role of healers and the use of medicinal practices are acknowledged. For instance, in Jeremiah 8:22, the prophet asks, "Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored?" This passage highlights the existence of medical practitioners and the use of healing balms.

In the New Testament, the practice of healing is prominently featured in the ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus is often referred to as the Great Physician, and His miraculous healings are well-documented. In Matthew 9:12, Jesus Himself states, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." This acknowledgment of the need for medical intervention underscores the importance of healing practices.

The Role of Physicians

While the Bible does not specifically mention surgeons, it does refer to physicians. In Mark 5:25-26, we read about a woman who "had suffered much under many physicians and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse." This passage indicates the presence of medical practitioners who attempted to heal ailments, albeit with varying degrees of success.

The Gospel of Luke, written by Luke the physician, provides a unique perspective on healing. Colossians 4:14 refers to him as "Luke, the beloved physician," suggesting that early Christians valued the contributions of medical professionals.

Surgical Practices in Ancient Times

While the Bible does not detail surgical procedures, historical and archaeological evidence from the ancient Near East indicates that surgical practices were known and utilized. Trepanation (the drilling of holes into the skull) and other rudimentary surgical techniques were practiced in ancient cultures surrounding the biblical lands. These practices would have been part of the broader medical knowledge of the time.

Spiritual and Physical Healing

The Bible often intertwines physical healing with spiritual restoration. In James 5:14-15, believers are instructed, "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick." This passage emphasizes the importance of prayer and faith in the healing process, alongside any physical interventions.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly mention surgeons, it provides a framework for understanding the importance of healing and the role of medical practitioners. The integration of physical and spiritual healing reflects a holistic approach to health that is consistent with biblical teachings.

Of Miracles which were Wrought that the World Might Believe in ...
... the rectum. He had already undergone an operation, and the surgeons were
using every means at their command for his relief. In that ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 8 of miracles which were.htm

Vesalius the Anatomist {9}
... bodies; he has insulted the mediaevalists at Paris, Padua, Bologna, Pisa, Venice,
in open theatre; he has turned the heads of all the young surgeons in Italy ...
/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/vesalius the anatomist 9.htm

Hebrews xii. 13-Nov
... the cutting. Do you not see surgeons, when they burn, when they cut, with
how great gentleness they apply their treatment? Much ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily xxx hebrews xii 13-nov.htm

Low Beetling Brows, -- a Sensual, Cruel Mouth with a Loosely ...
... You must just see this one more sketch taken from life,- -it is the head of one
of our most noted surgeons,"I call it for the present 'A Vivisectionist'.". ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/corelli/the master-christian/ix low beetling brows .htm

His Military Life --He is Wounded at the Siege of Pampeluna --His ...
... litter to Loyola. His recovery was very slow, and doctors and surgeons were
summoned from all parts for a consultation. They decided ...
/.../loyola/the autobiography of st ignatius/chapter i his military lifehe.htm

Appointment to Bareilly
... This class, begun March 1, 1870, was graduated April 10, 1873, having passed an
excellent examination before two civil surgeons and an American physician, from ...
//christianbookshelf.org/hoskins/clara a swain md/appointment to bareilly.htm

Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.
... Revised to harmonize with Modern Science. By =Mr. F. le Gros Clark, FRS=, President
of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, &c. Post 8vo. Cloth boards 4 0. ...
/.../the kingdom of heaven what is it/society for promoting christian knowledge.htm

Continence of Christians.
... him an eunuch. For the surgeons there said that they were forbidden to
do this without the permission of the governor. And when ...
/.../justin/the first apology of justin/chapter xxix continence of christians.htm

A visit from vigilantius
... calls him a base-born tapster, a Samaritan, a Jew, a man who belches forth his impure
crapulousness, whose tongue ought to be cut out by surgeons, and his ...
/.../chapter xl a visit from.htm

A Total Wreck, all Hands Saved
... authorship. Where had the 'beloved physician' learned so much about the sea
and ships? Did the great galleys carry surgeons as now? At ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/a total wreck all hands.htm

Surgeons (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Surgeons (1 Occurrence). ... Was any one already circumcised
when called? Let him not have recourse to the surgeons. ...
/s/surgeons.htm - 6k

Surging (10 Occurrences)

/s/surging.htm - 9k

Recourse (1 Occurrence)
... Was any one already circumcised when called? Let him not have recourse to the surgeons.
Was any one uncircumcised when called? Let him remain uncircumcised. ...
/r/recourse.htm - 7k

Pallet (9 Occurrences)
... Teredo. 13. (n.) A cup containing three ounces, -- formerly used by surgeons.
Multi-Version Concordance Pallet (9 Occurrences). Mark ...
/p/pallet.htm - 9k

Churches (39 Occurrences)
... Was any one already circumcised when called? Let him not have recourse to the surgeons.
Was any one uncircumcised when called? Let him remain uncircumcised. ...
/c/churches.htm - 20k

Surged (1 Occurrence)

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Remove (173 Occurrences)
... Was any one already circumcised when called? Let him not have recourse to the surgeons.
Was any one uncircumcised when called? Let him remain uncircumcised. ...
/r/remove.htm - 38k

Code (6 Occurrences)
... Farther on come regulations concerning the fees of surgeons (sections 221) and
veterinary surgeons; to a certain degree the latter are responsible for the ...
/c/code.htm - 40k

Hammurabi
... Farther on come regulations concerning the fees of surgeons (sections 221) and
veterinary surgeons; to a certain degree the latter are responsible for the ...
/h/hammurabi.htm - 47k

Already (171 Occurrences)
... Was any one already circumcised when called? Let him not have recourse to the surgeons.
Was any one uncircumcised when called? Let him remain uncircumcised. ...
/a/already.htm - 36k

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