Because 14th-century healers and governments were at a loss to explain or stop the disease, Europeans turned to astrological forces, earthquakes and the poisoning of wells by Jews as possible reasons for outbreaks. Many believed the epidemic was a punishment by God for their sins, and could be relieved by winning God's forgiveness.
Because 14th-century healers and governments were at a loss to explain or stop the disease, Europeans turned to astrological force.s, earthquakes and the poisoning of wells by Jews as possible reasons for outbreaks Many believed the epidemic was a punishment by God for their sins, and could be relieved by winning God's forgiveness.