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Answers to questions our research team has received.
Who took classes on Christian Science with Mary Baker Eddy?
See a list of some 1,000 names.
What dictionaries did Mary Baker Eddy own?
Learn about her use of these reference books, including a representative selection from her home.
What were Mary Baker Eddy’s views on technology?
The answer may—or may not—surprise you.
Did Mary Baker Eddy approve all the selections in the 1932 “Christian Science Hymnal”?
While the short answer is no, here’s some helpful background.
Did Mary Baker Eddy allow students to take notes in her classes?
Learn why she was not in favor of the practice.
What is the background to the chapter titled “Fruitage” in “Science and Health”?
This section contains testimonials from 84 readers of the book.
Did Mary Baker Eddy treat Sunday like any other day?
The answer is yes … and no.
Can you give some background on the Ark Edition of “Science and Health”?
It was an early revision of the Christian Science textbook.
Have Christian Science churches ever had choirs?
Read updated information on the answer—and the story behind it.
Did Mary Baker Eddy ever play any sports or games?
Even a religious leader likes to play games sometimes.
Was there ever a picture of Eddy in Science and Health?
Here’s background on several images that appeared in the book.
Did Eddy heal an Australian across the miles?
Find out what our research has concluded.
Was there ever a phone in Mary Baker Eddy’s tomb?
Read the facts surrounding a long-standing rumor.
How do I find out what’s in the Library’s collections?
See how you can explore our rich holdings with the help of finding aids.
Was Eddy familiar with the Qur’an?
Here’s interesting information our research has uncovered.