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Christians must be alert to a troubling book from 1893, Occult Science in Medicine. Authored by Franz Hartmann, a German physician, this work is not some long forgotten relic, but a dangerous assault on Christian faith with roots that help explain the turmoil in today's medical system. For those intrigued by prophecy, UFOs and the occult, subjects often ignored by churches, this book is a stark warning. Its ideas are anti Christian, steeped in deception and tied to end times, perils foretold in Scripture. Believers must approach medicine with vigilance, rooted in God's word to avoid being ensnared by its lingering influence. Franz Hartman practiced medicine in the late 19th century, a time of scientific progress with new drugs and tools. Yet he found it lacking, calling it too mechanical and devoid of deeper truth. He was also a key figure in the Theosophical Society, a movement blending Christianity with Eastern mysticism, occultism and claims of secret wisdom. His inspiration was Theophrastus Paracelsus, a 16th century healer who fused medicine with astrology, alchemy and supernatural theories. Now Hartman argued that modern medicine should revive these occult practices, believing they held the key to true healing. This stance should alarm Christians as it trades God's power for forbidden knowledge. The term occult means hidden, but Scripture condemned seeking wisdom apart from God. Hartman rejected conservative science, the study of observable facts, and pushed for a progressive science embracing spiritual forces. He drew from Paracelsus, who claimed diseases stemmed from five ENS causes, ENS estrel, stellar influences, ENS venini, spiritual poisons, ENS naturale, physical imbalances, ENS spirituel, soul disruptions and ensdl divine or cosmic retribution. Hartman expanded on this, adding notions like karma, which is a non biblical idea from Hinduism, and eternal retribution as drivers of sickness. This clashes with scripture. In Matthew 8:16, Jesus healed all who were sick by his authority, not by balancing cosmic debts or consulting the stars. Scripture offers a clear path. James 5:14 15 says, Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church and let them pray over him. Anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord and the prayer of faith will save the sick. In a purely spiritual sense, healing rests on faith, not occult rituals. Deuteronomy 18:1012 forbids divination, sorcery and interpreting omens practices Paracelsus reveled in and Hartman endorsed these are abominations to God. Yet Hartman's entire framework rests on them, making it a direct affront to Christian truth. Hartman's book unfolds in five parts, each revealing a deeper slide into deception. Understanding these sections exposes the full scope of his error and its prophetic implications. Section 1 principles of science and Occult Wisdom Hartman begins by attacking science for its narrow focus on the physical world. He calls it conservative and inadequate, urging a shift to progressive science that includes occult knowledge. He praises Paracelsus for seeing beyond the visible, claiming true understanding requires grasping hidden forces. This sets a dangerous tone. Proverbs 4:12 warns, There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Hartman's path leads not to God, but to human pride. Human for prophecy minded Christians, this sounds like Daniel 11:36, where a future king exalts himself above every God, seeking forbidden power, a trait Hartman shares. Section 2 the Mind and Its Powers Next, Hartman explores the mind, the will, imagination and memory, casting them as spiritual tools. He argues the will is a cosmic force shaping reality. Imagination creates tangible effects and memory links to eternal truths beyond the brain. He ties this to Paracelsus belief in a universal mind connecting all things. This conflicts strongly with the Bible. Romans 12:2 instructs, Be transformed by the renewal of your mind through God's will, not ours. Hartman's view elevates man above the Creator, a deception. Revelation 13:13 14 ties to the beast who performs great signs to mislead. This section plants seeds of self worship, not faith. Section 3 the ends cause of disease Here Hartmann details Paracelsus 5 ends causes, expanding them into a system where health depends on unseen forces. ENZ Estrale links sickness to stellar alignments, suggesting planets dictate our fate. Enns Vanini blames spiritual toxins like curses or negative energies. ENS natural admits physical factors but subordinates them to the mystical. Ens spirituel ties illness to soul disharmony, while Ens diel hints at divine punishment or cosmic justice. Hartmann accepts these, adding karma as a cause. Now this is idolatry. Psalm 103:3 says, God heals all your diseases, not the stars or karma. Leviticus 19:26 bans astrology, yet Hartman promotes it. Prophecy ties this to Revelation 9:20 21, where mankind clings to sorceries despite judgment, a sign of end time rebellion. Section 4 Reflections on Medical Progress Hartman then reflects on medicine's advances since Paracelsus day, but laments its lack of spiritual depth. He admits science has grown, but insists it's lost wisdom, pointing to Paracelsus occult methods as the fix. He critiques doctors for treating bodies without souls. A fair point, but his solution is worse. He wants a return to alchemy and mysticism, not God's healing. First Corinthians 1:25 says the foolishness of God is wiser than men. Hartman rejects this for human schemes. In prophetic terms, this mirrors 2 Thessalonians 2, 9, 10, where the lawless one uses wicked deception to sway those who reject truth. Hartman's medicine fits that mold. Section 5 the call to occult Wisdom Finally, Hartman concludes that true healing requires a celestial mind, a higher understanding. Paracelsus championed this. He urges readers to seek this hidden wisdom, claiming it reveals man's place in the cosmos. This is not the Holy Spirit, but a counterfeit. James 1:5 promises, if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God who gives generously. Hartman looks elsewhere to occult sources. Revelation 17:5 labels this spirit Babylon, the great mother of prostitutes and of Earth's abominations. A system of false knowledge Hartman feeds into. His call is a snare luring souls from Christ. Hartman's work is anti Christian to its core, and it causes us to wonder how many medical practitioners today follow in his footsteps. Hartman's teachings swap faith in God for trust, in secret powers and human efforts. His celestial mind mimics the Holy Spirit but denies its source. Jesus, who says in John 14:6, I am the way and the truth and the life. Hartman offers a false way, echoing the lie Described in Genesis 3:5, you will be like God. Paracelsus. Astrology and alchemy, which Hartman exalts, violate Leviticus 26. If a person turns to mediums and necromancers, I will set my face against him. This is rebellion, plain and simple. Prophecy amplifies the danger. Matthew 24:24 warns false Christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders to lead Astra if possible, even the elect. Hartman's occult healing fits this pattern, promising miracles through forbidden means. Daniel 8:25 speaks of a figure who by his cunning shall make deceit prosper, a trait Hartman shares with his mystical cures. Revelation 18:23 ties sorcery to Babylon's fall, deceiving nations, a thread running from Paracelsus to Hartman to today's medical fringes. Hartman's influence persists. Published by the Theosophical Society, his books spread occult ideas that linger in alternative medicine. Energy, healing, crystal therapies, chakra balancing all, echoing Paracelsus mysticism. Mainstream medicine, meanwhile, has drifted into a godless extreme, treating bodies as machines driven by profit. Both reflect Hartman's legacy, a rejection of God centered healing. 1 Corinthians 6:19 20 says, Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, glorify God in your body. Neither pills for profit nor occult cures honor this. Today's medical system is a mess. Overpriced drugs, endless side effects and a rise in practices that come right from Hartman's work. For prophecy buffs, this fits Revelation 12:9, where Satan deceives the whole world. Christians must not be fooled. Galatians 1:8 warrants, if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached, let him be accursed. Hartman's gospel of occult health is accursed, a root of modern chaos. For Christians, this is no light matter. Hartman's book is a demonic lure cloaked as wisdom. 2 Corinthians 11:14 says, Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. This is that disguise occultism posing as medicine. It has poisoned medicine's foundations, leaving us with a system that either ignores God or dances with darkness. We must reject it completely. On a spiritual level, Philippians 4, 6, 7 urges, in everything by prayer, let your requests be made known to God. Sickness belongs there, not in occult hands. Test everything as one Thessalonians 5:21 22 commands, hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. If a practice hints at Hartman's ideas, cosmic energies, spiritual fixes, etc. Run from it. Colossians 2:8 warns, See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit. This is that deceit. The church is our strength. Acts 2:42 shows believers united in prayer and teaching, not chasing Paracelsus shadows. Now, I won't dictate your health choices. That's for you and God. But I beg you, question all of it. Is it from the Lord or the enemy? Now obviously sometimes we need real medication and we can't help it. There are all sorts of ailments and diseases that require medical intervention. I'm not saying to stay away from all that. Obviously if you're in a terrible car accident and need immediate surgery, then it's out of your hands. All I'm saying is, especially with the more elective medical practices, just be very careful and see if there is a God honoring way of going about it. But to be clear, I'm not offering medical advice here and I'm not a medical expert. All of that is between you, your doctor and of course God. So in conclusion, occult science in medicine is a dire warning. Its anti Christian lies have fueled a medical system lost to greed and or sorcery. Prophecy points to worse things ahead. Deception rising. As Timothy 3:13 says, Evil people and imposters will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived, Christians stand firm. This is a spiritual battle. Cling to God's word, shun the occult and seek his healing. We must always ask ourselves, are we trusting Christ or are we trusting a counterfeit?