The Physician Examines the Bible

By C. Raimer Smith

Book Overview

The Physician Examines the Bible, written by C. Raimer Smith, is a book that explores the intersection between medicine and religion. Smith, a physician with extensive experience in both fields, uses his expertise to examine the Bible from a medical perspective. The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the medical knowledge contained within the Bible, including discussions of hygiene, disease, and healing practices. Smith draws on his medical knowledge to provide insights into how these practices would have worked in ancient times and how they relate to modern medicine.The second part of the book examines the Bible's teachings on health and wellness, including discussions of diet, exercise, and mental health. Smith explores how these teachings can be applied in a modern context to promote physical and mental well-being.Throughout the book, Smith provides a thoughtful and nuanced analysis of the Bible's teachings on health and medicine. He draws on both his medical expertise and his understanding of the Bible to provide a unique perspective on these topics. The book is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both medical professionals and lay readers interested in the intersection between medicine and religion.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417949252
• ISBN13: 9781417949250
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"