Can a Christian learn from Chinese medicine without compromising their faith?
Many believers are drawn to the gentle wisdom of Chinese medicine and its ancient idea of living in balance. Yet they quietly wonder: do qi, yin and yang conflict with the Bible? This book answers that question honestly.
Written by a Christian and dedicated student of Chinese medicine, this warm and accessible book places the Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon), China's oldest medical classic, beside the Bible. It is not a debate, and it is not a blending of religions. It is an honest conversation that shows where the two traditions meet, where they part ways, and why both matter for how you care for your body and your soul.
Inside, you will discover:
- What qi really means in Chinese medicine, and how it compares with the biblical understanding of spirit
- Why the ancient Chinese saw the human body as mirroring heaven and earth
- Where Chinese medicine and Christian faith agree on the dignity of life and the mystery of suffering
- Where they differ on the deepest questions of hope
- A clear framework for thinking about natural health as a follower of Christ
This book is for Christians interested in holistic and natural health, acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners of faith, and anyone who enjoys thoughtful conversations between East and West.
Learn to care for your body. See God in nature. Find peace for your soul.
About the series: This is Book 1 of A Dialogue Between Chinese Medicine and Faith, a nine-book series that places the Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon), China's oldest medical classic, beside the Bible. Each volume explores one theme of human life: body and spirit, wealth, land, pain, order, time, food, and holiness. Start here, then continue with Book 2, Qi, Blood & Wealth.
