The Physician Examines the Bible - Paperback

by C. Raimer Smith (Author)

The Physician Examines the Bible is a book written by C. Raimer Smith. This book explores the intersection between medicine and theology by examining the Bible from a medical perspective. The author, who is a physician, uses his medical knowledge to analyze the stories and teachings in the Bible and draw connections between them and modern medical practices. The book covers a wide range of topics, including healing, disease, mental health, and the role of faith in health and wellness. Smith's approach is both scholarly and accessible, making this book an engaging read for anyone interested in the relationship between medicine and religion. Overall, The Physician Examines the Bible offers a unique perspective on the Bible and its relevance to contemporary healthcare.1950. Man stands at the gate of a new age. Shall he take the Bible with him across the portal? This book answers this question. The physician examines the Bible as to etiology, diagnosis and prognosis. Medical subjects in the Old and New Testaments and Apocrypha are presented and compared with present day practices. Dr. C. Raimer Smith, now a physician in general practice, was for several years a specialist in pathology and clinical laboratory science. He was also a teacher in medical, dental and nurses' training schools. His hobby was the study of the Bible he has taught young people's church school classes and is an elder emeritus in the Christian Church. He wanted to be able to answer the questions of youth in regard to the Bible and its relation to science, not in general terms but in detail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.