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How did Eddy face times of housing insecurity?

Feb 19, 2021

Read about several decades in which the founder of Christian Science prevailed in the struggle to keep a roof over her head.

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Jan 22, 2021

She had many residences, but one stood out.

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Dec 20, 2020

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Nov 30, 2020

Two versions of a poem titled “Alone” offer some helpful clues.

Nov 23, 2020

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Oct 29, 2020

Did Mary Baker Eddy see a connection?

Oct 28, 2020

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Oct 26, 2020

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Sep 18, 2023

Learn about some of her statements on such religions as Buddhism and Hinduism.

Aug 7, 2023

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Jun 30, 2023

Learn why this 1931 profile has particular shortcomings.

May 22, 2023

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Mar 6, 2023

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