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Did Eddy ever refer to Tesla?
See what we know about her exposure to the work of this inventor.
What were some ways The Mother Church responded to racial unrest in the 1960s?
Here’s some helpful information from our research.
What is the source of a comment, attributed to Eddy, about prayer for a Civil War veteran?
Here is the information we’ve been able to authenticate.
How were the testimonies in “Fruitage” verified?
Read the account of how this process evolved.
What did Eddy write about Gnosticism?
Read excerpts that give insights.
What is the background on Eddy’s article “Contagion”?
Here’s some research that gives context.
Did Joseph Armstrong heal people of smallpox?
Here is background that suggests he did.
Did Eddy use Webster’s 1828 dictionary?
The answer is somewhat nuanced.
Did Eddy regularly read a hymn at bedtime?
Here’s information that suggests she did.
How did Christian Scientists respond to the 1918–1919 Spanish flu?
Here is information from a variety of sources.
What did Eddy say about reporting and treating contagious diseases?
Learn how she responded to public concerns on these issues.
Are Journal directories searchable online?
See how you can access publications dating back to 1883.
How were the members of the Bible Lesson Committee selected?
Here’s some background on a question we get asked.
How did Eddy face times of housing insecurity?
Read about several decades in which the founder of Christian Science prevailed in the struggle to keep a roof over her head.
Does Christian Science have a connection to Freemasonry?
Find out the impact this fraternal order had on Eddy’s life.
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