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The Voice of God is a Heartbeat Away
In Fearfully & Wonderfully Made, Philip Yancey and Dr. Paul Brand revealed how God’s voice is encoded in the very structure of our bodies. In His Image takes up where its predecessor left off, beckoning us once again inward and onward to fresh exploration and discovery.
Yancey and Brand show how accurately and intricately the human body portrays the Body of Christ. In five sections—Image, Blood, Head, Spirit, and Pain—the acclaimed surgeon and the award-winning writer unlock the remarkable, living lessons contained in our physical makeup. This Gold Medallion Award-winning book will open your eyes to the complex miracle of the human body, and the even more compelling spiritual truths that it reflects.
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"This book was, by far, one of the best books I have EVER read. "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" unites the two topics that I love the most: God and human anatomy and physiology. Yancey writes in such beautiful language and detail that even if you have never found the human body intriguing, you can't help but be drawn into his story. Yancey compares human body structures to those of the body of Christ, and the metaphor work's beautifully. I would go on, except I fear that by talking about the book, I will fail to portray how good it really is. I cannot recommend this book more highly."
— Lynley (5 out of 5 stars)
In His Image Listener Reviews
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" This book was jaw-droppingly interesting and inspiring and educational! I loved it as a Christian believer, as a personal trainer and Yoga instructor, as a student of 'life' ! Highly recommend. "
— Donna, 2/5/2014 -
" I am so-so on Yancey, but I love Paul Brand. "
— Sarah, 1/24/2014 -
" When a renowned leprosy specialist shares his fascination with the makings of the human body, and the subsequent fingerprint of God, it makes for great reading. "
— Carol, 1/23/2014 -
" Science read-aloud with My Girl. "
— Jennifer, 1/23/2014 -
" Written by a doctor and a writer, this book explores the miracles hidden in the human body and the eternal statements God made with this design. Easy to read, easy to understand. "
— Thing, 1/19/2014 -
" Your body is a work of art! "
— Ewald, 12/31/2013 -
" very informed and insightful comparisons of the human body with the body of Christ "
— John, 12/29/2013 -
" An insightful read on the wonders of the human body and its brilliant analogy to the Body of Christ. The co-author is a doctor for leprosy patients. "
— Tisza, 12/24/2013 -
" Yancey is a wonderful author I always find worth reading. This collaboration with the late Paul Brand is an earlier work which reflects the sacredness of life, the power of God, and mystery of sentient creatures living for him. Brand's contribution emanates from his work as a medical doctor. "
— Rick, 12/22/2013 -
" It has been a long time since I have read this, but I remember when I finished it I thought, "This is the most incredible book I've ever read." Incredible insights on how the human body is made. "
— Tasha, 11/13/2013 -
" This book was an important reminder of our role as members of Christ's body. "
— Lydia, 11/9/2013 -
" This is a great book comparing the functions of our Human Body with the Body of Christ. Its written with an incredibly humble doctor who spent his life serving leprosy patients in India. Its a really good one to read. "
— Courtney, 9/21/2013 -
" The insights of the leprosy specialist Paul Brand are woven by Yancey into a profound exposition of the New Testement metophor of the church as the body of Christ. "
— David, 9/16/2013 -
" Excellent! His experience working with people with Hansen's disease (leprosy). He lived with them for years and talks of his work with them, as well as his relationships. Worthwhile read. "
— Kathryne, 9/16/2013 -
" I have actually only read "In His Image" but it was a fantastic read, and has great perspective on understanding the human body and how the internal workings of the body point us toward the Divine. "
— Sarah, 5/25/2013 -
" While the author had some nice comparisons to make concerning the human body and the church, his theology is badly flawed and, it seemed to me, that in one place he opened the door to evolution. I have little patience for those who try to combine evolution and true religion. "
— Tim, 4/27/2013 -
" Science lessons/sermons "
— Mark, 4/2/2013 -
" Fascinating book about the human body and its intricacies as a metaphor for the Body of Christ. The author was a doctor in India who cared for leprosy patients. "
— Sally, 9/29/2012 -
" This book is great because it puts the Bible into a science/medical context, which I can relate to. Philip Brand has amazing experiences treating people with leprosy, and his style of writing is elegant and scientific. Loved it! "
— Erin, 4/28/2012 -
" I highly recommend this book to any medical/nursing student that is a believer. "
— Daniel, 4/2/2012 -
" One of my all-time favorite books. Brings me back to complete awe every time. "
— Kimberly, 1/29/2012 -
" This is such a wonderful book! While learning lots about the inner workings of the human body, I gained an interesting perspective on life as one part of the body of Christ. The human body is amazing, and the way it represents God's plans for His body is undeniable.. Wonderfully written! :D "
— rosey, 1/8/2012 -
" I love it ! Every part of the body is impt and both of them really drove home the pt in a christian context "
— Samuel, 5/11/2011 -
" Well done and full of information. Biology made enjoyable. "
— Shannon, 2/11/2011 -
" Yancey is a wonderful author I always find worth reading. This collaboration with the late Paul Brand is an earlier work which reflects the sacredness of life, the power of God, and mystery of sentient creatures living for him. Brand's contribution emanates from his work as a medical doctor. "
— Rick, 1/25/2011 -
" While learning lots about the inner workings of the human body I gained an interesting perspective on life as one part of the body of Christ. Wonderfully written. "
— Cathy, 10/14/2010 -
" nice follow to "Fearfully and Wonderfully made"...keeps me reflective... "
— Thinkthendoit69, 12/27/2009 -
" very insightful...the power of touch is so awesome... "
— Thinkthendoit69, 12/27/2009 -
" The human body is amazing, but the way it represents God's plans for His body is undeniable. "
— Shauna, 6/5/2009 -
" Really interesting and a very easy-to-read book. I really liked the style, it was easy to understand and a quick read. "
— Becca, 5/25/2009 -
" This book was an important reminder of our role as members of Christ's body. "
— Lydia, 12/23/2008 -
" This book coupled with "Fearfully and wonderfully made" are the two BEST books I believe I have ever read. Totally recommend to everyone. "
— Mark, 9/12/2008 -
" Great book to learn from. Shows how God can use a man to the fullest. "
— Andrey, 8/18/2008 -
" Excellent! His experience working with people with Hansen's disease (leprosy). He lived with them for years and talks of his work with them, as well as his relationships. Worthwhile read. "
— Kathryne, 8/15/2008
About the Authors
Dr. Paul Brand (July 17, 1914 – July 8, 2003), was a pioneer in developing tendon transfer techniques for use in the hands of those with leprosy. He was the first physician to appreciate that leprosy did not cause the rotting away of tissues, but was the loss of the sensation of pain which made sufferers susceptible to injury. Brand contributed extensively to the fields of hand surgery and hand therapy through his publications and lectures, and wrote popular autobiographical books about his childhood, his parents’ missionary work, and his philosophy about the valuable properties of pain. One of his best known books, co-written with Philip Yancey, is Pain: The Gift Nobody Wants (1993), republished in 1997 as The Gift of Pain.
Philip Yancey worked for ten years as an editor and then publisher for Campus Life magazine. In 1980 he and his wife Janet moved to Chicago where he began a career as a freelance writer. They moved to Colorado in 1992. He is the author of over twenty books, three of them coauthored with Dr. Paul Brand. He is grateful to be able to make a living writing about the questions that interest him.
About Maurice England
Maurice England moved to the Chicago area in the fall of 2006, after a twelve year run as a long-haul trucker, to continue the cultivation of his lifelong interest in the expressive arts and oral interpretation. A veteran audiophile, Maurice listened to well over one thousand audiobooks while on the road and fell in love with the genre. From his past experience in broadcasting, community theater, music performance, and ministry he saw narrating as a means to merge his love for books, ideas, learning, and spiritual evolution with his interest in artistic expression. While his narration experience has primarily been nonfiction, personal development, and spiritual-growth titles, Maurice anticipates using his authentically warm and folksy southern style to entertain and inspire through storytelling. Inspired most by the behind-the-scenes artists who engineer, direct, edit, and master the audiobook productions we hear, Maurice has become an absorbed student and participant in the process.