Christian Science Today: Power, Policy, Practice

by Charles S. Braden

Overview

First published in 1958, in Christian Science Today the author's aim is to see what has happened in Christian Science since Mrs. Eddy’s time. Since the founder of Christian Science passed away, much has been written about Mary Baker Eddy and her movement; but not a single full-length study has appeared on the basis of entirely objective scholarship. It is the purpose of this book to remedy that lack.

The book raises fundamental questions like- has the essential nature of her teaching been modified? Are there any trends in Christian Science thought today that are new, and if so, how has the Church regarded them? Have there been sectarian offshoots? What has become of them? How is the Church dealing currently with those who hold views supposedly at variance with the official views?

The author is deeply respectful of the values in the faith founded by Mrs. Eddy, and he states fully and fairly the facts he has learned about Christian Science, the Church, and those who direct it. In his thorough documentation he relies on both official and unofficial sources, including a vast amount of unpublished material. This is an important historical reference work for scholars of Christianity and religion.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781041083641
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/31/2025
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Pages:	452
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Part I: Origins of the Movement 1. Christian Science Today 2. The Founder 3. The Organization Part II: Development of the Organization Since Mrs. Eddy 4. The Struggle for Power 5. The Central Authority and Its Controls 6. The Studdert- Kennedy and Dickey Cases 7. Arthur Corey and Others 8. Controls over Teachers and Branch Churches 9. Christian Science and Law 10. Growth and Spread of Christian Science 11. Christian Science in Wartime Part III: Development of Christian Science Thought and Practice 12. Developments in Christian Science Thought 13. Evolution of Christian Science Practice 14. Developing Ideas Concerning Mrs. Eddy 15. The Dissenters Bibliography Index