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Women of History
Untold stories of women with connections to Christian Science.

Women of History: Elisa Mazzucato Young
Read the untold story of this early Christian Scientist, one of the first women to compose an opera produced in the United States.
Ask a Researcher
Answers to questions our research team has received.

Why does the Library refer to Mary Baker Eddy as “Eddy”?
Learn some of the reasons for the style used in referencing our namesake.
From the collections
Stories and behind-the-scenes information from our archive.

From the Collections: A rich portrait of Bicknell Young
Explore the fascinating history of this highly accomplished figure in the early Christian Science movement.
From the Papers
Articles spotlighting Eddy’s correspondence and manuscripts.

From the Papers: A college for teaching Christian Science
Read about the Massachusetts Metaphysical College and its curriculum.
Authentications
Checking the authorship of selected Christian Science writings.

Did Eddy heal an Australian across the miles?
Find out what our research has concluded.
Featured Articles
Additional research on various topics.

The work of Jean McDonald: an appreciation
Thirty-five years after the publication of “Mary Baker Eddy and the Nineteenth-Century Public Woman: A Feminist Reappraisal,” guest author Amy Voorhees examines the article’s impact and significance.