The Physician Examines the Bible

by C. Raimer Smith

The Physician Examines the Bible is a book written by C. Raimer Smith. This particular edition is a large print version, making it easier for those with visual impairments to read. The book explores the intersection of medicine and religion, as the author, a physician, examines various passages from the Bible and relates them to medical concepts and practices. Smith offers insights into the historical context of the Bible and how it relates to modern medicine, discussing topics such as disease, healing, and the role of faith in health. The book is aimed at both medical professionals and laypeople interested in exploring the connections between medicine and spirituality. Overall, The Physician Examines the Bible offers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and medicine, providing readers with a deeper understanding of both.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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.

402 pages, Hardcover

First published September 20, 2004