MacDonald, George 1824-1905 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Paul Faber, Surgeon" by George MacDonald is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Paul Faber, a surgeon in the quaint town of Glaston, and his complex relationships with the local clergyman, Mr. Bevis, and the curate, Wingfold. The narrative navigates themes of belief, skepticism, and the intersection of spirituality and human experience. The opening of the book introduces us to Mr. Bevis, a genial rector driving to church with his wife and an elderly woman he kindly gives a ride. As they traverse the countryside, they encounter Paul Faber, whose expertise in surgery is juxtaposed with his skepticism regarding religion. A playful yet profound banter ensues between Bevis and Faber, highlighting Faber's disbelief in God as they discuss a new patient, a mysterious woman named Miss Meredith. The dialogue sets the groundwork for exploring Faber's character as both a compassionate healer and a self-proclaimed atheist, while establishing the tension between science and faith that recurs throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-05-01 Produced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Scotland -- Fiction Christian fiction Medical fiction Wingfold, Thomas (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Surgeons -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12387 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12387 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133308.0 12387