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Title: [Leprosy in the Bible]. Author: Ceccarelli G. Journal: Minerva Med; 1994 Apr; 85(4):197-201. PubMed ID: 8028748. Abstract: "Leprosy" quotations in the Old and New Testament are quite well-known. The problem however exists if biblical "leprosy" is really the Hansen' disease or this name is referred to some other clinical situations. The paper evaluates the various possibilities and a "new" interpretation of the biblical meaning of "leprosy" is proposed.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]