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Who was William Curtis Coffman?
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What do we know about the experiment of the Oxford students?
Read what our researchers have determined about this account mentioned in Science and Health.
Did Mary Baker Eddy ever discuss the Shakers?
Find out about some surprising connections they have had with Christian Science.
What is the background on “Watching versus Watching Out”?
Read about Mary Baker Eddy’s motivations for writing this 1905 article.
Does inclusion of books in Library collections imply endorsement?
Find out how—and why—we accept the publications we receive.
Did Eddy comment on her use of italics?
See what we found out from searching documents and correspondence.