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 Il Combattimento Spirituale by Lorenzo Scupoli, Science and health: with key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, Faith is the answer: A Psychiatrist And A Pastor Discuss Your Problems by Norman Vincent Peale. GospelShelf lists 93 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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Il Combattimento SpiritualeLorenzo Scupolirated 5.0/5 by 1 Open Library reader; widely published (51 editions)

Cover of Science and health: with key to the Scriptures

Science 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 Problems

Faith is the answer: A Psychiatrist And A Pastor Discuss Your ProblemsNorman Vincent Pealewidely published (34 editions); Methodist publisher (Abingdon-Cokesbury press)

Joni: An Unforgettable StoryJoni Eareckson Tadarated 4.0/5 by 1 Open Library reader; widely published (30 editions)

The hospital by the riverCatherine Hamlinrated 4.0/5 by 1 Open Library reader; widely published (7 editions)

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What Christian book helps with health & illness?

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.