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Answers to questions our research team has received.
What was Mary Baker Eddy’s approach to dentistry?
Learn how the early history of Christian Science included various interactions with dentists and their practices.
What are considered the major editions of Science and Health?
Here’s information on what we feel are Eddy’s most significant updates to the book’s text.
What did Mary Baker Eddy say about mental health?
Read how she dealt with challenges to her own, and others’, emotional and social well-being.
What did Eddy say about weather and climate?
Read how she advised Christian Scientists to approach climatic conditions of various kinds, including their impact on physical well-being.
Have any Native Americans been Christian Scientists?
Learn about a number of examples that our research has revealed.
Does the Library have information on Max Kappeler?
Here’s background on a controversial figure whose teachings were based on interpretations of Christian Science.
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”?
Learn some of the reasons for the style used in referencing our namesake.
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.
Does inclusion of books in Library collections imply endorsement?
Find out how—and why—we accept the publications we receive.
Did Eddy comment on her use of italics?
See what we found out from searching documents and correspondence.
Did Mary Baker Eddy ever touch a lion?
Find out what could have drawn her to such an experience.
What information is available about the Plainfield Christian Science Church?
Here’s an answer to a question our Research Room is sometimes asked.
What’s the background on Christian Science and Easter observances?
Find out about the history of a By-Law on the subject in the Church Manual.