10 February 1912 A.D. Dr. Joseph Lister—Famous Physician, Quaker-Born, Turned Scots Episcopalian
10 February 1912 A.D. Dr. Joseph Lister—Famous Physician, Quaker-Born, Turned Scots Episcopalian Graves, Dan. “Joseph Lister.” Christianity.com. Jun 2007. http://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1901-2000/joseph-lister-11630698.html . Accessed 14 Jul 2014. Joseph Lister belongs on a short list of the world's greatest doctors. His research taught him that killing germs would save lives and allow surgeons to operate inside bodies. Fierce resistance met his ideas and he had to defend them over the opposition of England's top physicians. But when he died on this day, February 10, 1912, he was recognized around the world as one of the great benefactors of mankind. Modern surgery is possible thanks to the persistence and faith of Quaker-born Joseph Lister. Before he turned sixteen, Joseph had made many dissections under the microscope and announced he would become a surgeon. His surprised mother did not discourage him, alt...