Famed science writer Martin Gardner had intended to write a short essay about Mrs. Eddy, but he became so fascinated by her life and personality that his work grew to book length. Written with humor, insight, and a wealth of detail, this book will delight sceptics and infuriate true believers.
This controversial biography of the founder of the Christian Science church was serialized in McClure's Magazine in 1907-8 and published as a book the next year. It disappeared almost overnight and has been difficult to find ever since. Although a Canadian mewspaperwoman named Georgine Milmine collected the material and was credited as the author, The Life Of Mary Baker G. Eddy was actually written by Willa Cather, an editor at McClure's at that time. In his introduction to this Bison Book edition, David Stouck reveals new evidence of Cather's authorship of The Life of Mary Baker G. Eddy. He discusses her fidelity to facts and her concern with psychology and philosophy that would take creative form later on. Indeed, this biography contains "some of the finest portrait sketches and reflections on human nature that Willa Cather would ever write."
Daniel's prophetic dates, 1866 and 1875, announced the Second Advent. Not until the fruitage of those years became evident was it possible to see the magnitude of its meaning for all mankind. Mary Baker Eddy's revelation of Christian Science in 1866 and her textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, the "little book," published in 1875, aggravated the war against the Woman and her remnant - all of which is uncovered and documented in this vital book. Mr. Smillie's thorough defense of this God-sent woman details the importance of her life and its heavenly message. Micah foresaw two messengers. Zechariah asked, "what be these two olive branches which empty the golden oil out of themselves? These are the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth." St. John records two witnesses or Prophets. Apparently these two would teach the same message. "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my [Jesus'] name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you." This compilation of Paul R. Smillie's articles, written over 2 decades, is a must-have for any serious Christian Scientist. He explains in depth why it is important to recognize Mary Baker Eddy's place in prophecy, using her own words and many Biblical passages, and the consequences of little or no recognition. Articles included are: Loving Our Leader The Father, the Prodigal, and the Citizen Our Leader's Demonstration of Generic Man Does God Know Mary Baker Eddy and Christ Jesus? Christian Scientists and the Child Court Cases Gratitude or Indifference - Love or Deification?
This biography of an influential 19th-century woman follows Mary Baker Eddy from obscurity to her enormous fame as an eminent thinker and religious leader. From her Puritan upbringing, throughout her life of compassion for others and devotion to God, you can watch her development as an insightful student of the Bible and her rediscovery and practice of healing in the name of Christ Jesus. It also tells of her work to support and spread the practice of this Bible-based healing method: writing Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures; founding The Church of Christ, Scientist; teaching metaphysical healing; and founding and publishing magazines and The Christian Science Monitor--all of which continue today.
Chronicles the awe-inspiring Christian healing work of the greatest spiritual healer since Christ Jesus. From first hand accounts, feel the inspiration she received, the love she expressed, and the joy experienced by those who were healed by her through prayer alone.