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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
by
Paul Brand,
Philip Yancey (Goodreads Author)
Mysterious, intricate, pulsing with energy...
The human body is an endlessly fascinating repository of secrets. The miracle of the skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles . . .your physical being is knit according to a pattern of incredible purpose. In Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, renowned surgeon Dr. Paul Brand and best-selling...more
The human body is an endlessly fascinating repository of secrets. The miracle of the skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles . . .your physical being is knit according to a pattern of incredible purpose. In Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, renowned surgeon Dr. Paul Brand and best-selling...more
Hardcover, 214 pages
Published
January 1st 1980
by Zondervan Publishing Company
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A child's wonder will lead him to question everything, from the simplest to the most complex. And what is more complex yet so easily available as the human body?
The human body (as any medical student will tell you), is dazzlingly complicated, often logic-defying. Structure is often adapted seamlessly to function, and where it doesn't, there is usually an interesting story to tell.
Seen from the eyes of a missionary doctor, the human body takes on an almost anthromorphised role as he compares its...more
The human body (as any medical student will tell you), is dazzlingly complicated, often logic-defying. Structure is often adapted seamlessly to function, and where it doesn't, there is usually an interesting story to tell.
Seen from the eyes of a missionary doctor, the human body takes on an almost anthromorphised role as he compares its...more
Fascinating book about the human body and its intricacies as a metaphor for the Body of Christ. The author was a doctor in India who cared for leprosy patients.
Aug 12, 2012
Patti Clement
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spirituality-and-prayer
A renowned surgeon teamed up with an award winning writer to co-author this book. The outcome is a beautifully written book with its title coming from texts of Psalm 139 and the content exploring the analogy of 1 Cor 12 of the human body as a metaphor to express the relationship that exists among the people of God. This is one of the first books I read early on after my intitial conversion experience in the late 1980's. Although it does have a medical slant to it, I highly recommend it to go dee...more
Reading this book was very much like a lengthy journey - you get to experience various things. Looking back I realize I even got bored some times, and discovered the excitement again after taking a break or when the topic changed. I very much liked the duality of accumulating knowledge and reflection on immaterial issues: each chapter is built up on a 2-stage pattern. Most of it is knowledge about the human body, explained by a doctor, and yet comprehensible to a non-expert (I could never really...more
Aug 02, 2011
Angela Blount
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4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Anyone
Shelves:
faith
I found the very first quote borrowed for this book was more than fitting:
"Men go abroad to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering." -- Saint Augustine
Those with any sort of biology or medical background will particularly appreciate this book, though laymen needn't be the least bit intimidated.
Filled with poignant medic...more
"Men go abroad to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of the rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering." -- Saint Augustine
Those with any sort of biology or medical background will particularly appreciate this book, though laymen needn't be the least bit intimidated.
Filled with poignant medic...more
Apr 02, 2011
Elizabeth
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non-fiction-spiritual
I've been reading this in small doses for a long time, because there's so much depth and wisdom here. This particular edition (which I read on my Kindle) was actually a special edition combining two of Brand and Yancey's co-authored works: FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE and IN HIS IMAGE.
Dr. Paul Brand (1914-2003)was a world-renowned hand surgeon, leprosy physician, missionary and humanitarian who caught the attention of -- and became mentor to -- Christian writer/apologist Philip Yancey. Their...more
Dr. Paul Brand (1914-2003)was a world-renowned hand surgeon, leprosy physician, missionary and humanitarian who caught the attention of -- and became mentor to -- Christian writer/apologist Philip Yancey. Their...more
While I thought some of the medical information is now outdated, some of the claims made a little far stretched, I did enjoy this book as a whole. The human body was described in such wonderful language - really makes you appreciate things you take for granted everyday. I agree with everything in this book it was certainly spiritually thought provoking.
Love this fascinating way to look at the body scientifically and spiritually, what a combination in how to better, as best we can in our finite minds, to understand the body. We won't understand everything, but we certainly can try and then just "believe" in our amazing God we have that created us like nothing else in this world.
This is such a wonderful book! While learning lots about the inner workings of the human body, I gained an interesting perspective on life as one part of the body of Christ. The human body is amazing, and the way it represents God's plans for His body is undeniable.. Wonderfully written! :D
Yancey is a wonderful author I always find worth reading. This collaboration with the late Paul Brand is an earlier work which reflects the sacredness of life, the power of God, and mystery of sentient creatures living for him. Brand's contribution emanates from his work as a medical doctor.
A doctor discusses some of the most fascinating elements of human physiology. He gleans devotional truths and illustrations from the inner working of the body.
His own journey from carpenter to doctor isn't a bad story, either.
His own journey from carpenter to doctor isn't a bad story, either.
This book was jaw-droppingly interesting and inspiring and educational! I loved it as a Christian believer, as a personal trainer and Yoga instructor, as a student of 'life' ! Highly recommend.
It has been a long time since I have read this, but I remember when I finished it I thought, "This is the most incredible book I've ever read." Incredible insights on how the human body is made.
Read this some time ago and reread it recently. Do not do that very often,but this book will put the body and the body of Christ in propective. Great I think for anyone in the med field especially.
When a renowned leprosy specialist shares his fascination with the makings of the human body, and the subsequent fingerprint of God, it makes for great reading.
Really interesting and a very easy-to-read book. I really liked the style, it was easy to understand and a quick read.
Jun 16, 2012
Lynley
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
free-choice,
religious
This book was, by far, one of the best books I have EVER read. "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" unites the two topics that I love the most: God and human anatomy and physiology. Yancey writes in such beautiful language and detail that even if you have never found the human body intriguing, you can't help but be drawn into his story. Yancey compares human body structures to those of the body of Christ, and the metaphor work's beautifully. I would go on, except I fear that by talking about the boo...more
This is a good book. Dr. Brand and Philip Yancey explore the wonders of how the human body functions. They work well as co-authors as they describe the church, the body of Christ and the human body. A great read. In comparing this book to the "sequel" In His Image I find the In His Image to be a better book. However, each of the books are well-worth reading and I highly recommend both.
Love this book!! I came away with a deeper love for God, for myself and for my fellow humans.
This book was an important reminder of our role as members of Christ's body.
I highly recommend this book to any medical/nursing student that is a believer.
Dec 28, 2011
Ebookwormy
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Recommended to Ebookwormy by:
K. Wick
Sequel: In His Image/ Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
I loved all the information he gives about the body and how it works! Such minute details that are imperative to make the body work correctly. I just do not see how we could have happened by chance. I am overwhelmed at the wonder and beauty of it. It screams "intelligent design" to me. Awesome, God!!!
In this book, he not only tells about how the body works (cells, muscles, bones, etc.) but he relates it to how the Body of Christ should work.
This was a good book, but I still think I like his Pai...more
In this book, he not only tells about how the body works (cells, muscles, bones, etc.) but he relates it to how the Body of Christ should work.
This was a good book, but I still think I like his Pai...more
Well done and full of information. Biology made enjoyable.
very insightful...the power of touch is so awesome...
I am so-so on Yancey, but I love Paul Brand.
Dr Brand talks about many of the ways that the human body is amazing--did you know that there is a muscle in your heart when you are a fetus that develops for the sole purpose of closing off an artery that is no longer needed once you are born (and blood goes to your lungs?--and wonderful to know about. And he uses these facts as well as his stories from treating leprosy patients to share insights into how the human body and the body of Christ are similar (or different). I will read this book (w...more
Science read-aloud with My Girl.
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One of my favorites
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“I have sometimes wondered why Jesus so frequently touched the people he healed, many of whom must have been unattractive, obviously diseased, unsanitary, smelly. With his power, he easily could have waved a magic wand. In fact, a wand would have reached more people than a touch. He could have divided the crowd into affinity groups and organized his miracles--paralyzed people over there, feverish people here, people with leprosy there--raising his hands to heal each group efficiently, en masse. But he chose not to. Jesus' mission was not chiefly a crusade against disease (if so, why did he leave so many unhealed in the world and tell followers to hush up details of healings?), but rather a ministry to individual people, some of whom happened to have a disease. He wanted those people, one by one, to feel his love and warmth and his full identification with them. Jesus knew he could not readily demonstrate love to a crowd, for love usually involves touching.”
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