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Mary Baker Eddy dedicated her chief work Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures to “honest seekers for Truth.” The Seekers and Scholars podcast series celebrates the spirit of inquiry that is illuminating engagement with Eddy’s life, writings, and ideas in a wide variety of fields. Join The Mary Baker Eddy Library for monthly episodes at the intersection of scholarship and spiritual quest.
71: The history of Communion in Christian Science church services
Why do Christian Science branch churches have special Communion services, while The Mother Church in Boston does not? Find out in this episode, which also explores how the religion approaches this aspect of Christian worship.
read more70. Marcella Craft, opera star, and the origins of Christian Science church soloing
Learn about the position of soloist at The Mother Church—and the celebrated soprano who helped set high standards for the role.
read more69. American religion in World War II
Learn how American G.I.s found their faith sustaining them when confronted by wartime’s innumerable challenges.
read more68. The Christian Science encounter with interfaith at the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions
Learn about the complicated beginnings of global interfaith dialogue in a groundbreaking 17-day conference at Chicago’s 1893 Columbian Exposition.
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