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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.
What was Planchette?
Learn about this nineteenth-century game that Eddy referred to in Science and Health.
When was Mary Baker Eddy called “prayerless”?
Find out about this accusation and learn how she responded.
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?
Learn what her statements and actions show.
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?
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.
Did Mary Baker Eddy find mathematical terms helpful?
Find out what she studied and see relevant examples from her writings.
Who were the “apostle” and the “classic poet”?
Learn who Mary Baker Eddy was referring to in Science and Health.
What’s the background on Eddy’s references to “the emigrant”?
Learn the context for statements she made in Science and Health.
What titles did Eddy consider for the Christian Science textbook?
Read in her own words how the name was ultimately chosen.
What is the background of the “Historical Sketch”?
See how this concise account became part of the Manual of The Mother Church.