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Answers to questions our research team has received.

What is the background on “Watching versus Watching Out”?

Jun 10, 2024

Read about Mary Baker Eddy’s motivations for writing this 1905 article.

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Does inclusion of books in Library collections imply endorsement?

May 17, 2024

Find out how—and why—we accept the publications we receive.

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Did Mary Baker Eddy comment on her use of italics?

May 6, 2024

See what we found out from searching documents and correspondence.

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Did Mary Baker Eddy ever touch a lion?

Apr 22, 2024

Find out what could have drawn her to such an experience.

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What information is available about the Plainfield Christian Science Church?

Mar 14, 2024

Here’s an answer to a question our Research Room is sometimes asked.

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What’s the background on Christian Science and Easter observances?

Feb 20, 2024

Find out about the history of a By-Law on the subject in the Church Manual.

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Is Christian Science related to Scientology?

Feb 5, 2024

Find out the distinction between these two different religions.

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Who was William Curtis Coffman?

Jan 22, 2024

Learn about his accomplishments, including his claims about anecdotes concerning Mary Baker Eddy.

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What’s the background on the By-Law titled “Sudden Decease”?

Jan 8, 2024

Find out what prompted Mary Baker Eddy to include this guidance in the Church Manual.

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What was the Christian Science Series?

Dec 4, 2023

Learn about the little-known second periodical issued by The Christian Science Publishing Society.

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What is the background of the “Historical Sketch”?

Jun 6, 2025

See how this concise account became part of the Manual of The Mother Church.

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Who was “Mr. Clark in Lynn”?

May 20, 2025

Find out about this man whose experience of healing is referenced in Science and Health.

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Who were Graham and Cutter?

Apr 22, 2025

Find out why Mary Baker Eddy might have mentioned these two men in Science and Health.

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Did Mary Baker Eddy intend to form a church?

Apr 8, 2025

Learn what the founder of Christian Science first envisioned for her discovery.

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Who was the “noted actor” mentioned in Science and Health?

Feb 4, 2025

Find out what our researchers have been able to conclude.

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