Testing prayer

Candy Gunther Brown's 'Testing Prayer' investigates the empirical study of prayer, evaluating claims about whether and how prayer can affect health and life outcomes.

Brown reviews medical and social-science research, assesses methodologies, and discusses the complexities of studying prayer scientifically.

She examines both purportedly successful and unsuccessful studies and highlights methodological challenges and interpretive issues.

The book situates prayer research within broader conversations about religion, evidence, and public scholarship.

Brown aims to bridge academic rigor with accessible discussion for readers interested in the intersection of faith and empirical research.