A Doctor's Casebook in the Light of the Bible

A Doctor's Casebook in the Light of the Bible

Here is a wise and thoughtful book by a physician of profound religious faith who believed that man's physical and emotional health are rooted in a wholesome spiritual life. Drawing on his own long (over 50 years), rich medical experience, the author examines many of the problems that doctors face in their daily practice and shows how the Biblical understanding of human nature is an invaluable help in solving them: --the spiritual meaning of illness; --the failure of scientific medicine to treat the whole person; --religion and magic; --psychoanalysis and the Bible; --sin and disease; --life and death; --a doctor's relation with the patient; --social medicine; and --love, marriage and celibacy. Dr. Tournier's discussions are abundantly illustrated by actual brief case histories from his own practice. A DOCTOR'S CASEBOOK is written in a simple, warm style that makes a strong appeal. The book will give the doctor a Christian perspective on the problems of his practice. The minister will find a wealth of help in pastoral counseling and preaching. The lay reader will find it an inspirational book, moving and instructive.

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