Percy Dearmer explores the influence of religion on personal health and well-being with examples from Christian healers ranging from biblical times to modern practitioners. He offers both scientific and philosophical points of view about the potential effects of religious beliefs on health while acknowledging the validity of alternative practices. This book is highly recommended for readers who want to gain a deeper understanding of religion and its relationship to health in a historical context.

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