Thomas Emes facts for kids
Thomas Emes (died 1707) was a surgeon in England. People sometimes called him "the prophet." He was known for his medical practices, even though he might not have had formal training like doctors today. He mostly helped people who were not wealthy.
Who Was Thomas Emes?
Thomas Emes worked as a surgeon, which means he treated injuries and illnesses. He was sometimes called a "quack doctor." This term was used for people who claimed to be doctors but used unusual or unproven methods. He was also known for his strong religious beliefs about the future.
His Beliefs and Connections
Emes wanted to become more well-known. To do this, he connected with a group called the Camisards. These were French Protestants who were fighting for their religious freedom. By joining them, Emes hoped to gain more attention for himself.
His Writings
Thomas Emes also wrote several books. Some of his writings were about medicine, where he discussed different ideas about how the body works and how to treat diseases. He also wrote about religion and philosophy. One of his books explored how people might change their religious beliefs over time.
- The Atheist turn'd Deist, and the Deist turn'd Christian: or, the Reasonableness and Union of Natural and the True Christian Religion, London, 1698.
- A Letter to a Gentleman concerning Alkali and Acid. Being an answer to a late piece, intituled A Letter to a Physician concerning Acid and Alkali. To which is added, a Specimen of a new Hypothesis, for the sake of Lovers of Medicine, 1700.
- A Dialogue between Alkali and Acid … wherein a late pretended new hypothesis, asserting Alkali the cause, and Acid the cure of all diseases, is proved groundless and dangerous. Being a specimen of the immodest self-applause, shameful contempt, and abuse of all physicians, gross mistakes and great ignorance of the pretender John Colbatch.
His Later Life
Thomas Emes passed away in London on December 22, 1707. He was buried a few days later, on Christmas Day, in a place called Bunhill Fields.
