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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.
What was Eddy’s favorite home?
She had many residences, but one stood out.
How did Eddy respond in times of national crisis?
Read about steps she took during a time of tragedy for her country.
Vaccination: what did Eddy say?
Learn how the founder of Christian Science advised church members on this subject.
How did Eddy approach times of isolation?
Two versions of a poem titled “Alone” offer some helpful clues.
Why does the Library publish Eddy’s correspondence?
See how the answer is in accord with the Church Manual.
Christian Science and the Constitution
Did Mary Baker Eddy see a connection?
Has the Monitor ever endorsed a presidential candidate?
Here’s the story, straight from our researchers.
What is the background on the Oxford University essay mentioned in Science and Health?
Here’s an answer to something our patrons often ask about.
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.
How did Mary Baker Eddy employ the term physics?
Find out about her use of terminology central to the study of Christian Science.
Was there ever a pyramid at Mary Baker Eddy’s birthplace?
Learn the history of this memorial to the woman who discovered Christian Science.
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.
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