Afflictions Collection

Plants / Helleborus Niger
BLACK HELLEBORE or CHRISTMAS ROSE used to cure mental afflictions since 1400 BC

Patience and Long-Suffering (engraving)
2800240 Patience and Long-Suffering (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patience and Long-Suffering)

Job dunghill visited friends wife First series
Job on the dunghill visited by his friends and wife, First series of afflictions, Job on the dunghill visited by his friends and wife, Histoire du Vieux et du Nouveau Testament, Gouwen

Woman Having A Facial Massage

Cross-section diagram of a cancerous tumour including calcium deposits, blood vessels, tumour outgrowth, epithelial layer, ulcerated area, bleeding, nerve fibres, dead tissue and a lymph vessel

Cross-section diagram of a non-cancerous tumour including a fibrous capsule, tissue layer and blood vessel

Map of diseases, 15th century diagram
Map of diseases. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating which diseases commonly afflict specific parts of the body

Common diseases, 15th century diagram
Common diseases. 15th century diagram with Latin text illustrating which diseases commonly afflict the body. The diagram, known as a disease man

Irish Fairy Doctor / 1859
An Irish peasant family is visited by the Fairy Doctor, believed to be able to cure afflictions that baffle the village doctor

Le Cour Des Miracles
Le cour des miracles - the haunt of beggars, who were miraculously cured every evening, only to recover their afflictions the next morning

Job Afflicted
Satan hovers over Job as he sits patiently on his dunghill, uncomplaining despite his afflictions

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"Afflictions: The Trials and Triumphs of Life's Challenges" In the realm of nature they can be found even in the most delicate plants like Helleborus Niger, reminding us that strength often emerges from vulnerability. Patience and long-suffering are virtues engraved within our souls, guiding us through life's afflictions with grace and resilience. Just as a woman finds solace in a facial massage, we too seek comfort amidst afflictions, allowing self-care to heal both body and spirit. A cross-section diagram of a cancerous tumor reveals the intricate battle waged within our bodies - calcium deposits, blood vessels, ulcers - showcasing the complexity of these afflictions. Like Job on his dunghill visited his friend's wife in the first series of trials, we may find ourselves facing unexpected challenges that test our endurance and faith. Contrasting with cancerous tumors, non-cancerous growths exhibit a fibrous capsule protecting against further harm – reminding us that not all afflictions lead to destruction but rather offer opportunities for growth. Ancient 15th-century disease maps serve as haunting reminders that throughout history humans have faced various ailments; yet they also highlight humanity's resilience in overcoming these adversities. From Irish Fairy Doctors to Le Cour Des Miracles (The Court of Miracles), folklore has always intertwined healing practices with tales of overcoming affliction through mystical means – offering hope beyond conventional remedies. Even when afflicted like Job himself, it is crucial to remember that suffering does not define us; instead it presents an opportunity for personal growth and transformation amidst adversity.