Blame It on the Brain?: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience

by Edward T. Welch

Book Overview

Viewing brain problems through the lens of Scripture, Welch distinguishes genuine brain disorders from disorders that may not be rooted in the brain. Understanding that distinction will enable pastors, counselors, families, and other concerned believers to know the extent of a person's responsibility.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875526020
• ISBN13: 9780875526027
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: P & R Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource for Counseling

Welch deals with this topic biblically and compassionately. He does not simply dismiss the influence of physical health on spiritual problems, but rather gives clear direction on how one can distinguish the two while recommending treatment for both.

Required reading

This book is very well written and it gives the reader a lot to digest. I would not call it an easy read but it is very much worth your time as it dispells many of the excuses and just out right lies being fed to us by society with the help of the medical profession. The most outstanding feature was the fact that the book exposes sin as just that and nothing more, something few people are willing to do these days.

A readable, informed & intelligent look at brain & behavior.

Dr. Welch has provided the reader with a clear yet informed book on real and possible influences of the brain on behavior. He also takes a realistic look at behavior which is not caused by the brain. His expertise in neuropsychology is clearly an asset to this work.

A thought-provoking, thoughtful & educated look

A thought-provoking, thoughtful & educated look at brain influences on behavior.Welch's experience in neuropsychology and theology make this book useful to one interested in the challenge of making sense of recent research on brain influences. His easy to read and personal style make what could be ponderous and stuffy into an enjoyable, challenging experience.