The Scalpel and the Cross: A Theology of Surgery - Ordinary Theology

Marc Notes: For a Christian, the bedrock themes upon which their faith stands - creation, fall, redemption, restoration - are more than theology. They influence every part of their lives, even surgery. This book recounts New Testament professor Gene Green's encounter with open-heart surgery and carefully examines the many ways in which Christian doctrine spoke into the experience. Table of Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Reflections from the Day Before Chapter 2: The Surgery, the Symphony, and Survival Chapter 3: Surgery for the Body and Soul Chapter 4: Replacement Parts Chapter 5: Surgery and Justice Chapter 6: Recovering under the Scars Chapter 7: The Worst Thing Happened Conclusion: A Theology of SurgeryBrief Description: In The Scalpel and the Cross, New Testament professor and open-heart surgery survivor Gene Green devotes careful theological reflection to the experience of surgery. Avoiding shallow explanations and assurances, Green instead examines the deep intersection between the trauma of surgery and the enduring significance and hopefulness of the Christian story.

Contributor Bio:  Green, Gene L Gene L. Green (PhD, Kings College, Aberdeen University) professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. Before coming to Wheaton in 1996, he served for over a decade as professor of New Testament as well as Academic Dean and Rector of the Seminario ESEPA in San Jose, Costa Rica. He is the author of two commentaries in Spanish, 1 Pedro y 2 Pedro (Caribe) and 1 y 2 Tesalonicenses (Portavoz), and English commentaries on 1 and 2 Thessalonians (Pillar Series, Eerdmans) and 2 Peter and Jude (BECNT, Baker). His special research interest is the intersection of the Christian faith and cultures, both ancient and contemporary. Gene has pastored and taught in churches in the United States and Latin America since 1972. He also serves on the board of John Stott Ministries.