Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

While written in layperson's terms, this work provides amazing insight into the intricacies of the human body.

What a great book! I had never heard of Paul Brand. I learned of him reading a book by Philip Yancey. In the Likeness of God is actually 2 books--"Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" and "In His Image." co-written by Yancey and Brand. I am amazed at the compexity of the human body as I read these books. The comparison of the human body with the body of Christ is remarkable. I'll read these books more than once!

While this is not a "new" book, the message contained is "ever new". God's design for the human body and its many functions is amazingly revealed by Dr. Brand, and his story about the treating of lepers in the U.S. and abroad is an equally amazing story of dedication.

This book is meant to be read very slowly. It is fascinating how each part of our human body was so "wonderfully made." This is a must read!!

Note: This review refers to an additional book, "In His Image" by the same author that I consider a "companion" to this one. In both these books the authors take us into the world of medicine as seen through spiritual eyes. The parallels between our own bodies and the Body of Christ are fascinating to say the least. Read, for example, how when one area of our physical body is injured an urgent call goes out and hundreds of thousands of cells respond by plugging the holes in the walls, protecting the weak, cleansing the area and rebuilding itself. Read also how the body responds when there is rebellion loose within it. The list includes the workings of: (Fearfully and Wonderfully Made) cells, bones, skin, motion, (In His Image) image, blood, head, spirit and pain. The reading style is very relaxed and everything is explained simply so that you don't need a degree in chemistry to understand what's going on. A special bonus is Dr. Brand's focus on his life's work with lepers which is interwoven throughout both books. If you've got an interest in how the physical body works and how it relates to biblical concepts, get these books - you won't be disappointed. -- Moza

As the title suggests, this book explores many facets of the human body which - as the psalmist acknowledged - is fearfully and wonderfully made. More than just an understandable discussion of the various body systems, this book also delves into the history of significant milestones in medical research, stories from Dr. Brand's career as missionary surgeon in India, and discoursive parallels between the biological body and the body of Christ. Thoughtful, illustrated, and smoothly written, this is an excellent book.