Religion and Medicine: The Moral Control of Nervous Disorders [Hardcover] Worcester, Elwood and Moffat, Yard And Company

Description

Original 1908 hardcover edition. Former library book. There are some watermarks on the top of the first 50 pages. A few of the first pages are coming loose. Pages are clean. No dust jacket.

This early 20th-century volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex relationship between religion, medicine, and mental health in the Progressive Era. Written by Elwood Worcester, an influential minister and pioneer in the Emmanuel Movement, “Religion and Medicine” explores the role of faith in treating nervous disorders. At a time when psychology and psychiatry were emerging fields, Worcester advocated for a holistic approach that integrated spiritual and medical care. His work sparked heated debates and revealed the tensions between traditional religious beliefs and modern scientific advancements. Despite its well-worn condition, this ex-library copy remains a captivating artifact, bearing the marks of its institutional journey while preserving Worcester’s thought-provoking ideas. For collectors interested in the history of mental health treatment, the intersection of faith and science, or the intellectual currents of the early 1900s, this volume offers a unique and insightful perspective.