| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xii, 561 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [531]-537) and index. |
| Summary |
"Millions of Americans - from Lady Astor to Carol Burnett, Ginger Rogers to H. R. Haldeman - have been touched by the teachings of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879, Christian Science is based on the idea that an intense contemplation of the perfection of God and His creation man can heal all ills - an extreme expression of the fundamental American faith in self-reliance. In this investigation, Caroline Fraser, herself raised in a Scientist household, shows how the Church transformed itself from a small, eccentric sect into a politically powerful and socially respectable religion. And she explores the human cost of Christian Science's remarkable rise."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. Mary Baker Eddy: "Mere historic incidents" -- Pt. 2. "You will have to learn to love me more": Mrs. Eddy builds her empire -- Pt. 3. "Nothing has gone right since 1910": Christian Science after death -- Pt. 4. "God's law": Christian Science goes to court -- Pt. 5. "God's requirement": Christian Science on the air -- Pt. 6 "God will do the rest": resurrecting Christian Science. |
| Subject |
Christian Science -- History.
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Christian Science -- Controversial literature.
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| ISBN |
0805044302 hb alkaline paper |
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9780805044300 hb alkaline paper |
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