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What was the Christian Science Series?
Learn about the little-known second periodical issued by The Christian Science Publishing Society.
Did Mary Baker Eddy ever revive Calvin Frye from death?
Read our latest discussion on this frequently asked question.
Did Eddy require her students to preach without notes?
Learn about some of the background and context that our research staff has uncovered.
What did Eddy say about Eastern thought systems?
Learn about some of her statements on such religions as Buddhism and Hinduism.
Did Eddy ever visit The Mother Church Extension?
Here’s what we know…the findings may surprise you!
What is the background on Stefan Zweig’s biography of Eddy in Mental Healers?
Learn why this 1931 profile has particular shortcomings.
Was the actor Anna May Wong a Christian Scientist?
Find out what we learned about the first Chinese-American movie star.
Did Mary Baker Eddy celebrate birthdays?
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Was Marchette Chute a Christian Scientist?
Find out what we’ve learned about this twentieth-century author.
“Good is the term for God”
Read background on the relationship of two important words in Christian Science.
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.