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Was there ever a phone in Eddy’s tomb?
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Was Eddy familiar with the Qur’an?
Here’s interesting information our research has uncovered.
What did Eddy say about theosophy?
Read some of the ways these teachings differ markedly from Christian Science.
Does the Library answer questions on genealogy?
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How did The Mother Church respond to the 9/11 attacks?
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Is Eddy’s “course in Divinity” accessible?
See what we’ve learned from people who were close to Mary Baker Eddy.
How do I donate items to the Library?
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How did Eddy refer to “hygiene”?
Read what the term ‘hygiene’ signified to Mary Baker Eddy and see how she used it in her writings on Christian Science.
Did the Monitor report on the 1921 Tulsa massacre?
Check out some significant and informative coverage from a century ago by The Christian Science Monitor.
What is the background on Manual Article XXVII Section 4?
Read our research on this By-Law about teaching and practicing Christian Science.
Why does the Library refer to Mary Baker Eddy as “Eddy”?
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What was Eddy’s response to the Russo-Japanese War?
Learn the background on some of her statements about prayer for peace.
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?
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