Pastoral Medicine

By Ludwig Ruland

Book Overview

Pastoral Medicine is a book written by Ludwig Ruland that explores the intersection of medicine and spirituality. The author, who was a Catholic priest and a physician, draws on his personal experiences to offer insights into how pastoral care can complement medical treatment. The book covers a range of topics, including the role of faith in healing, the importance of empathy and compassion in medical practice, and the ways in which patients can find meaning and purpose in their suffering. Ruland also discusses the challenges that arise when medical professionals encounter patients with different religious beliefs and practices, and offers guidance on how to navigate these situations with sensitivity and respect. Throughout the book, Ruland emphasizes the importance of treating patients as whole persons, rather than merely as medical cases, and encourages medical professionals to approach their work with a spirit of humility and openness to the mysteries of the human experience. Overall, Pastoral Medicine is a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of the ways in which medicine and spirituality can work together to promote healing and wholeness.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432574507
• ISBN13: 9781432574505
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"