Authentications
A variety of writings attributed to Mary Baker Eddy and early Christian Scientists are in circulation. These include essays, articles, prayers, reminiscences, anecdotes, and fragments.
The Library provides information about the authenticity of these writings. In some instances we are able to verify the authorship of documents. At other times we can confirm that they are inauthentic. On occasion the extant information is inconclusive.
Consult the list below to learn about documents that we are frequently asked to authenticate. If you would like more information about a document that is not listed, or would like to suggest an entry, please contact us at [email protected] or 617-450-7218.
Did Mary Baker Eddy write it? Authenticating “Notes by Judge Hanna” on Christ and Christmas
Did Hanna play any role in setting down the book’s illustrations?
Did Mary Baker Eddy write it? Application of “Ways that are Vain”
Find out about documents that alter the original wording.
Did Mary Baker Eddy write it? Authenticating “The Frozen River”
We’ve received many questions concerning this legend.
Did Mary Baker Eddy write it? The authorship of “Place”
Here’s what we know and what we don’t.
Did Calvin Frye have a list of rules for Sunday School teachers?
He did…but he didn’t create it himself.
Subscribe to our podcast
