Letters from Dr. Percy Magan / Dittes, Albert G. / Paperback / LSI

About the Book 

In Letters from Dr. Percy Magan, author Albert Dittes shares the untold story of early Loma Linda drawn from letters sent between Percy T. Magan and Lida Scott. These letters reflect not only people putting their religious faith on the line and devoting themselves fully to accomplishing the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church but also the still-continuing struggle of the church to find the relationship of medical professionals to the evangelical proclamation of the gospel to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.

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About the Author 

Albert Dittes resides in Portland, Tennessee, and is the author of four other books. In addition to writing, he is a semi-retired musician who still plays piano and organ for three churches and teaches some private piano lessons. Albert graduated from Southern Adventist University with a bachelor’s degree in history, Andrews University with a master’s degree in theology, and Ohio University with a master’s degree in journalism.

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Questions this book answers

What is the untold story of early Loma Linda?

Albert Dittes tells it through letters exchanged between Dr. Percy T. Magan and Lida Scott. They show people devoting themselves fully to the church's mission.

Who was Percy Magan?

Percy T. Magan was a leader in early Loma Linda. His letters reveal the faith and struggles behind its work.

Who was Lida Scott?

Lida Scott was Magan's correspondent and a supporter of the work at Loma Linda. Their letters form the heart of the book.

What question does the book raise about medicine and mission?

The letters reflect the church's continuing struggle over how medical professionals relate to proclaiming the gospel to every nation. Albert Dittes draws this theme from letters between Percy T. Magan and Lida Scott.

Who is Albert Dittes?

Albert Dittes lives in Portland, Tennessee, and has written four other books. He is a semi-retired church musician and graduate of Southern Adventist University.