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What was Planchette?
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When was Mary Baker Eddy called “prayerless”?
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Does “Mother’s Evening Prayer” refer to Eddy’s son?
Here’s what we know about the genesis of this poem by Mary Baker Eddy.
What did Eddy mean when referring to “useful” books?
Learn how this statement in Science and Health evolved over time.
Did Mary Baker Eddy say anything about vegetarianism?
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What about Christian Science branch churches and politics?
Learn about what Mary Baker Eddy had to say on the subject.
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?
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What is the background on “Watching versus Watching Out”?
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Does inclusion of books in Library collections imply endorsement?
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Who were Graham and Cutter?
Find out why Mary Baker Eddy might have mentioned these two men in Science and Health.
Did Mary Baker Eddy intend to form a church?
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Who was the “noted actor” mentioned in Science and Health?
Find out what our researchers have been able to conclude.
How did Mary Baker Eddy come to name her church?
Read about her hopes for what to call it and how the plans evolved.
Why is there no Bible Lesson titled “Principle”?
Read the answer to this frequently asked question about Mary Baker Eddy’s selection of Bible Lesson topics.
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