The Distinctions on the Soul and the Spirit
Constantine the African · D.P. Curtin
Sep 2025 · The Punic Church (212-698) Book 28 · Dalcassian Press
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This short medieval text from the famed African physician Constantine discusses the differences between the soul and the spirit, beginning with an explanation of the spirit as a vital force originating from the heart and brain. It describes the physiological functions of the spirit in relation to life, breathing, and the pulse. This text also outlines the anatomical structure of the heart, including its ventricles and the flow of blood and spirit. Additionally, it mentions the exit of spirit at death and the implications for understanding life, while deferring a deeper exploration of related medical inquiries.
About the author
D.P. Curtin is an Irish-American antiquarian and translator. To date he has translated over seven hundred texts relating to the development of the Western World between the 5th and 15th centuries. The various manuscripts which he has handled are of sundry cultural provenance, including: Celtic, Gallic, Visigothic, Punic, Nubian, Nordic, Slavic, Ethiopian, Coptic, Celtic, German, Armenian, Arabic, Byzantine, Syriac, Anglo-Saxon, and Georgian. He holds a AB from Villanova University, Masters from Chestnut Hill College, and a doctoral degree from Chatham University in Pittsbugh, PA.
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