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? 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.
Did Mary Baker Eddy write it? “I have learned a great secret…”
Find out about the authenticity of this piece, which has appeared under several different titles.
What is the history of weddings and funerals in Christian Science churches?
Find out how the answers have evolved over the decades.
Did Mary Baker Eddy write it? The authorship of “Mind and Body”
Here’s the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions.
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