Mary Baker Eddy Library

Our Research Room is open for on-site visits Monday–Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. No appointment required during these hours.

 

Book cover which has two open doors and the list of the titles of a number of Christian Science books.
Review: An Annotated Bibliography of Academic and Other Literature on Christian Science

Featured Articles

Read why this significant resource has the potential to revolutionize scholarly inquiry into Christian Science and its history.

Mary Baker Eddy meets with staff members at Pleasant View in Concord, New Hampshire
What did Eddy say about the weather?

Ask a Researcher

Read how she advised Christian Scientists to approach climatic conditions of various kinds, including their impact on physical well-being.

Tsianina Redfeather Blackstone, a singer and performer of Creek and Cherokee ancestry, c. 1915–1920. Courtesy of Library of Congress.
What are the “blue book” and the “red book”?

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Read about the history and authenticity of these widely circulated compilations.

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70. Marcella Craft, opera star, and the origins of Christian Science church soloing

PODCAST — SEPTEMBER 2022

Learn about the position of soloist at The Mother Church—and the celebrated soprano who helped set high standards for the role.

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Welcome to The Mary Baker Eddy Library

Since opening to the public in 2002, the Library has offered a place to explore the life, ideas, and achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, who discovered and founded Christian Science—a pioneer whose work touched the fields of religion, health, and journalism. 

The Library houses a rich and extensive collection of original materials that includes documents, art and historic artifacts, photographs, books, and audiovisuals that document the history of the church she founded, up to the present day. 

Explore this website to learn about the Library’s programs, podcasts, exhibits, and archives. Ask us your questions…and read about our research.