Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2025-12-30

Books mentioned on CLASSIC: What is "Laying On Hands"?

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In the ancient days, when medicine and spirituality were inseparable, people often used rituals and invocations to elicit help from divine sources. This practice continues today, through a number of techniques collectively known as faith healing.

Ben Bowlin recommended The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C. Clarke.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. The Nine Billion Names of God

   The Nine Billion Names of God

   Arthur C. Clarke · at 56:21

   The Nine Billion Names of God by Arthur C.

   Recommended

   “if you have not read it yet and you have a spare 10 minutes sometime after you listen to this, please check out the 9 billion names of God. It's a short story. I won't spoil the ending, but it is just chef's kiss. Top-notch reading.”

   Ben Bowlin CLASSIC: What is "Laying On Hands"? 2025-12-30 Listen at 56:21

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