Bukhtishu

Bukhtishu (also spelled Bukht-Yishu in some sources) was a family of Nestorian Christian physicians from the 8th to 11th century. They emigrated from Persia to the Arab world and served the Abbasid Caliphs for over 200 years.

History

The Bukhtishu family's service to the Abbasid Caliphs began when Jabril ibn Bukhtishu was called to Baghdad in 765 CE by Caliph Al-Mansur. Over the years, several members of the family served as the personal physicians to the Caliphs, including Jibril ibn Bukhtishu, Bukhtishu II, and Bukhtishu III.

Contributions to Medicine

The Bukhtishu family made significant contributions to Islamic medicine. They translated many Greek medical texts into Arabic, including works by Galen and Hippocrates. This helped preserve these texts and made them accessible to Arabic-speaking scholars.

Legacy

The Bukhtishu family's contributions to medicine continued to be recognized long after their deaths. Their translations of Greek medical texts into Arabic played a crucial role in the development of Islamic medicine and later, the European Renaissance.

See Also

• History of medicine
• Islamic Golden Age
• Medicine in the medieval Islamic world

References

Bukhtishu Resources
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