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Hippocratis Nomine, Quae Circumferentur Scripta Ad Temporis Rationes, written in Latin by Christian Petersen and published in 1839, delves into the writings attributed to Hippocrates, examining them within their historical and temporal contexts. This scholarly work provides insights into the development of medical thought and practice in antiquity. Petersen's analysis offers valuable perspectives on the authenticity and dating of the Hippocratic Corpus, making it an essential resource for historians of medicine and classicists alike. The book contributes to a deeper understanding of the foundations of Western medicine and the enduring influence of Hippocratic ideas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.