The Least among Thee To Be a Christian - to Be a Physician |
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| Author:
| van Eys, Jan, Jan |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4840-0301-5 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.00 |
Book Description:
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The Least Among Thee stems from a workshop, entitled: Point and Counterpoint ...; Physician and Theologian in Dialogue. The book reflects the thoughts and ideas of the discussion leader about what it means to be a physician and to be a Christian. As a pediatric hematologist/oncologist he took care of the sickest of the sick and the most helpless of patients. The book reflects the struggles and the temptations that physicians face when they are asked to help the helpless and thereby are...
More DescriptionThe Least Among Thee stems from a workshop, entitled: Point and Counterpoint ...; Physician and Theologian in Dialogue. The book reflects the thoughts and ideas of the discussion leader about what it means to be a physician and to be a Christian. As a pediatric hematologist/oncologist he took care of the sickest of the sick and the most helpless of patients. The book reflects the struggles and the temptations that physicians face when they are asked to help the helpless and thereby are seemingly given authority and power over the lives of others. Ultimately the realization comes that the reward comes from letting go of self-importance and letting God be God.