Dear and Glorious Physician

A Novel About Saint Luke

By: Taylor Caldwell

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

From Taylor Caldwell, the world-famous novel about the triumphant story of St. Luke, man of science and Gospel writer

Lucanus grew up in the household of his stepfather, the Roman governor of Antioch. After studying medicine in Alexandria, he became one of the greatest physicians of the ancient world and traveled far and wide through the Mediterranean region healing the sick. As time went on, he learned of the life and death of Christ and saw in him the God he was seeking. To find out all he could about the life and teachings of Jesus, whom he never saw, Lucanus visited all the places where Jesus had been, questioning everyone - including his mother, Mary - who had known him or heard him preach. At last, when he had gathered all information possible, he wrote down what we now know as the Gospel according to St. Luke.

Taylor Caldwell's own travels through the Holy Land and years of meticulous research made Dear and Glorious Physician a fully developed portrait of a complex and brilliant man and a colorful re-creation of ancient Roman life. Here is a story to warm, to inspire, to call forth renewal of faith and love lying deep in each listener's heart.

©2008 Taylor Caldwell Prestie Corporation (P)2018 Tantor

Excellent fiction

I read this book many years ago and was thrilled to read it again. It is a fictional accounting of the physician, Luke, from the bible. It is VERY loosely based on the bible and the author has a wonderful imagination of how she pictures his story, but regardless of the biblical inaccuracies and bold fiction, it is historically a very interesting tale and held me captive for most of it. There are a few flowery parts where I did not focus, but it captured me almost immediately when they were over. I recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent read!

Excellent Listen

Beautiful story, beautifully told. I actually read this book years ago and loved it then, but listening to it brought it to life. References to biblical events were tastefully done. I truly enjoyed this book.

A story for all ages

I've read this book as a teen, a young adult, and now via audio as I transition to old age. It holds up well, with different insights emerging at each reading.

Read this amazing story 29 years ago

All who love the Lord and the Good News make sure to listen, your heart will be lifted up.

Texas Ranger

excellent, a must to read. different but disturbing good. the story continues in the bible.