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Highlights from our collections and exhibits, staff blogs, and insights on the history of the Christian Science movement.
Recent articles:
Women of History: Martha Matilda Harper
Meet a Christian Scientist who brought innovation to the hair care industry.
Women of History: Ruth Barrett Phelps
Meet The Mother Church’s longest-serving organist.
Women of History: Marietta Webb
Meet one of the first African Americans to be listed as a Christian Science healer.
Recent articles:
What did Eddy write about Gnosticism?
Read excerpts that give insights.
What is the background on Eddy’s article “Contagion”?
Here’s some research that gives context.
Did Joseph Armstrong heal people of smallpox?
Here is background that suggests he did.
Did Eddy use Webster’s 1828 dictionary?
The answer is somewhat nuanced.
Did Eddy regularly read a hymn at bedtime?
Here’s information that suggests she did.
How did Christian Scientists respond to the 1918–1919 Spanish flu?
Here is information from a variety of sources.
Recent articles:
From the Papers: The author’s voice
See how different documents contain similar word choices.
From the Collections: A small book notes a big story
Read about early efforts to organize the Christian Science movement.
From the Papers: A letter from a healer
Read the first communication to Eddy from a devoted early worker in Christian Science.
Women of History
Discover the untold stories of women with many different connections to Christian Science.
Recent articles:
Women of History: Martha Matilda Harper
Meet a Christian Scientist who brought innovation to the hair care industry.
Women of History: Ruth Barrett Phelps
Meet The Mother Church’s longest-serving organist.
Women of History: Marietta Webb
Meet one of the first African Americans to be listed as a Christian Science healer.
Recent articles:
What did Eddy write about Gnosticism?
Read excerpts that give insights.
What is the background on Eddy’s article “Contagion”?
Here’s some research that gives context.
Did Joseph Armstrong heal people of smallpox?
Here is background that suggests he did.
Did Eddy use Webster’s 1828 dictionary?
The answer is somewhat nuanced.
Did Eddy regularly read a hymn at bedtime?
Here’s information that suggests she did.
How did Christian Scientists respond to the 1918–1919 Spanish flu?
Here is information from a variety of sources.
Featured Articles
Learn about our exhibits and collections, hear from staff, and get insights into the Christian Science movement.
Recent articles:
From the Papers: The author’s voice
See how different documents contain similar word choices.
From the Collections: A small book notes a big story
Read about early efforts to organize the Christian Science movement.
From the Papers: A letter from a healer
Read the first communication to Eddy from a devoted early worker in Christian Science.
