Best Christian books for health & illness

Comfort and hope for those facing illness, chronic pain, or disability, and for those who love them.

“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”2 Corinthians 12:9

Some of the most widely read Christian books for health & illness are Domestic medicine by William Buchan M.D., The crook in the lot, or, The sovereignty and wisdom of God displayed in the afflictions of men by Thomas Boston, Il Combattimento Spirituale by Lorenzo Scupoli. GospelShelf lists 424 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.

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Cover of Domestic medicineDomestic medicineWilliam Buchan M.D.widely published (202 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Printed by Thomas Dobson, at the stone house no. 41, South Second-Street.)Cover of The crook in the lot, or, The sovereignty and wisdom of God displayed in the afflictions of menThe crook in the lot, or, The sovereignty and wisdom of God displayed in the afflictions of menThomas Bostonwidely published (61 editions); Reformed publisher (The Banner of Truth)Cover of Il Combattimento SpiritualeIl Combattimento SpiritualeLorenzo Scupolirated 5.0/5 by 1 Open Library reader; widely published (51 editions)Cover of Science and health: with key to the ScripturesScience and health: with key to the ScripturesMary Baker Eddywidely published (39 editions); Non-denominational publisher (Albacaes fiduciarios de mary Baker G. Eddy)Cover of Faith is the answer: A Psychiatrist And A Pastor Discuss Your ProblemsFaith is the answer: A Psychiatrist And A Pastor Discuss Your ProblemsNorman Vincent Pealewidely published (34 editions); Methodist publisher (Abingdon-Cokesbury press)
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Questions people ask

What Christian book helps with health & illness?

Some of the most widely read Christian books for health & illness are Domestic medicine by William Buchan M.D., The crook in the lot, or, The sovereignty and wisdom of God displayed in the afflictions of men by Thomas Boston, Il Combattimento Spirituale by Lorenzo Scupoli. GospelShelf lists 424 titles for this situation from Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, and other publishers, and each one is tagged by tradition so you can choose what fits your church.

Are there health & illness books for my church tradition?

Yes. Titles here come from these traditions: Lutheran, Catholic, Reformed, Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Non-denominational. Use the tradition filter or the lists below. Tags are assigned by publisher.

What does the Bible say about this?

2 Corinthians 12:9: "My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness." (KJV). Comfort and hope for those facing illness, chronic pain, or disability, and for those who love them.

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