Mary Baker Eddy

Broschiertes Buch

Manual of the Mother Church

Beschreibung

"Manual of the Mother Church: The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts" by Mary Baker Eddy is the foundational text governing the structure and function of the Christian Science church. As a key work in Christian Science, this manual outlines the bylaws and regulations for the Mother Church and its branches. It provides a comprehensive framework for church government, membership, and the practice of Christian Science principles. Authored by Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science, the "Manual" offers insights into her vision for the religious organization and its spiritual mission. It remains an essential resource for understanding the organizational structure of the Christian Science movement and the principles guiding its activities. This book will appeal to those interested in religious history, church governance, and the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) is an eminent figure in American religious history, best known as the founder of Christian Science, a denomination established based on her metaphysical healing methods and theological interpretations. Eddy's literary contributions are significant, and her writings are fundamental in understanding the principles and practice of Christian Science. Her primary work, 'Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,' asserts her profound insights into the healing teachings of Jesus. In addition to this seminal text, she authored 'Manual of the Mother Church' (1895), which serves as the governing constitution for The First Church of Christ, Scientist and its branches around the world. This manual not only outlines the organization and bylaws of the Church but also illuminates Eddy's vision for ecclesiastical structure and Christian practice. Her literary style combines biblical exegesis with reasoned arguments to guide and regulate the functions of the Church's administration, services, and community conduct. Eddy's writings reflect her dedication to spiritual healing and ecclesiastical discipline, embodying the precepts of Christian Science as a path to spiritual understanding and transformation. A groundbreaking religious leader and prolific author, her profound influence on American religious thought and practice extends to this day. Her work invites scholarly examination and remains a touchstone for those exploring the realms of faith, spirituality, and ecclesiastic governance.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 74
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 118g
• ISBN-13: 9781022941588
• ISBN-10: 1022941585
• Artikelnr.: 74070912