Books by Mary Baker Eddy
Science and Health
In the first article in the Christian Science Journal of April, 1891, entitled “Science and Health,” the great comparative value of the successive revision of Science and Health is set forth in the following language:
“A practical suggestion or two regarding study of the new edition: In the first place, do not attempt to dispose of the earlier edition. Some are asking, “can we be permitted to exchange?’ Probably not; but you do not want to do so, even if you can. Fortunate is he who has all former revisions, together with the original edition of 1875! They are indicators of successive stages of growth in Christian Science; and as such, at some future day will not only possess historic value, but will be exceedingly difficult to procure. Keep them all; they will prove a “treasure-trove.” Again: let the new volume be studied in connection with earlier editions. The very contrasts help us to see how the thoughts have risen only as we have been able to receive them.”
SCIENCE OF MAN – 1870 & 1874.
Mrs. Mary Baker Glover, wrote two class drill handbooks of Christian Science entitled the SCIENCE OF MAN. The 1st edition was printed in 1870, copyrighted in 1883, and 2nd Edition was printed in 1874, copyrighted in 1876.
SCIENCE AND HEALTH’s chapter entitled ‘Recapitulation’ p. 465 states: “This chapter is from the first edition of the author’s class-book, copyrighted in 1870. After much labor and increased spiritual understanding, she revised this treatise for this volume in 1875. Absolute Christian Science pervades its statements, to elucidate scientific metaphysics.”
Both books included: $20
SCIENCE AND HEALTH – 1ST EDITION – 1875.
“My reluctance to give the public, in my first edition of Science and Health, the chapter on Animal Magnetism, and the divine purpose that this should be done, may have an interest for the reader, and will be seen in the following circumstances. I had finished that edition as far as that chapter, when the printer informed me that he could not go on with my work.” “After months had passed, I yielded to a constant conviction that I must insert in my last chapter a partial history of what I had already observed of mental malpractice. Accordingly I set to work, contrary to my inclination, to fulfil this painful task, and finished my copy for the book. As it afterwards appeared . . . my printer resumed his work at the same time, (and) finished printing the copy he had on hand.” (quotes from Retrospection by Mary Baker Eddy)
To The Reader: The “First Edition of Science and Health – 1865”, by Mary Baker Glover, contains two pages at the end of the book entitled “Errata”. The definition for “Errata” is “an error or mistake in writing or printing”. The 67 mistakes listed have been corrected in this reproduction. Each correction is listed in the footnotes on the appropriate page. This causes a much easier flow of reading without having to continually look at the back of the book to find the mistakes. In no other way was this wonderful book, “Science and Health – 1st Edition” changed.
Reprinted 2020. $25
SCIENCE AND HEALTH – 2ND EDITION – 1878.
Also known as the “Ark” or “Noah’s Ark” Edition.
“The following is a brief sketch of one of the most diabolical conspiracies that ever disgraced the annals of history…” Dr. Eddy and E. J. Arens had been arrested for conspiracy to murder D.S.–.., but the murdered man was alive and well, hidden away, and making merry with his friends.” (Quotations from SCIENCE AND HEALTH 3rd Edition, pages 20-21 by Mary Baker Eddy).
There were also various issued involving the Printer in this volume. Only half the book was published (being “lost”) and there were several mistakes in the typeset. Mrs. Eddy made a list of errors and insisted the printer include this list, although there were huge resistance to this. Only a portion of this 2nd edition was published–most pages having been ruined. Thus the words “Volume II” were included on the Title page, with the intent of being united to the 1st Edition.
$15
SCIENCE AND HEALTH – 3rd EDITION – 1881.
Includes the 1st and 2nd Volumes.
“I was prostrated by disease and almost in despair, when I obtained your book, ‘Science and Health.’ In one week after I began its perusal I was so restored as to be able to attend to my household duties, and am now in good health, all of which I owe to the science it explains, and to the mental atmosphere, or effect of the author’s mind that we receive from her book.” CLARA A. CHOATE, Boston.
“In times like these, so sunk in sensualism, I hail with joy your voice, speaking an assured word for God and immortality, and my joy is heightened that these words are of woman’s divinings.” A. BRONSON ALCOTT, Concord, Mass.
$25
SCIENCE AND HEALTH – 6th EDITION – 1883.
Includes the 1st and 2nd Volumes.
Volume One includes the chapters: “Science of Being”, “Footsteps of Truth”, “Physiology”, “Recapitulation”, “Healing The Sick”. Volume Two includes: “Imposition and Demonstration”, “Creation”, “Marriage”, “Prayer and Atonement,” “Platform of Christian Scientists”, “Reply To A Clergyman”, “Demonology” and “Key To The Scriptures.”
“‘Science and Health’ is indisputably a wonderful work. It has no equal. No one can read the book and not be benefited by it in mind and body. The work is endorsed by some of the best men of the age.”–Star-Spangled Banner.
$25
SCIENCE AND HEALTH – 16th EDITION – 1886.
“Science of Being”, “Footsteps of Truth”, “Creation”, “Marriage”, Physiology”, “Animal Magnetism”, “Wayside Hints (Supplementary)”, “Imposition and Demonstration”, “Healing and Teaching”, “Platform of Christian Scientists”, “Reply To a Critic”, “Recapitulation”, “KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES”, “Genesis”, “Prayer and Atonement”, “The Apocalypse”, and “Glossary” are the Chapter Headings in this 16th Edition. Mrs. Eddy also included an extensive INDEX.
Page 494 contains the MOST OUT-STANDING Spiritual Interpretation of the Lord’s Prayer. It’s a gem!
$25
SCIENCE AND HEALTH – 26th EDITION – 1887.
Science and Health – 26th Edition is a wonderful volume that contains an Index, as well as the chapters entitled: “Science of Being”, “Footsteps of Truth”, “Creation”, “Marriage”, “Physiology”, “Animal Magnetism”, “Wayside Hints”, “Imposition and Demonstration”, “Healing and Teaching”, “Platform of Christian Scientists”, “Reply To A Critic”, “Recapitulation”,” Genesis”, “Prayer and Atonement”, “The Apocalypse”, and “Glossary”.
$25
SCIENCE AND HEALTH – 50th EDITION – 1891.
Never before had Mrs. Eddy given such emphasis on any prior or latter edition of Science and Health. She spend SIX Journal pages talking of “the New Book”! The following are excerpts taken from the
Christian Journal of March, 1891 – pages 509 – 515.
THE NEW BOOK.
FIAT LUX.
“THE long-looked-for, much-coveted volume of SCIENCE AND HEALTH, that is to mark an epoch in the Christian Science movement, has at last appeared; and will be eagerly searched, studied, poured over, by every student among us.” (p. 509)
“. . . A few observations are worthy a place.
1st. Every careful student will discover that the new volume is pre-eminently a book of the Spirit. This is not to intimate a lack in the letter; but, to claim that the conscientious student of the new SCIENCE AND HEALTH cannot long remain in the letter merely. He will be taken out of that into the unfolding glories of Truth. Especially will he be led to a realization that, to be a genuine Christian Scientist, Love must become the sole law of his being–its beginning and end. The letter is all expressed–otherwise the book could not be what it should be–but it does not appear as a skeletonized system of abstract doctrine. It is clothed in radiant grace and loveliness which cause us to forget its presence as mere letter and, indeed, it is not time we turned our attention higher! In truth, the evangelistic spirit of this new Science and Health is its crowning merit. Christian Science becomes something for practical, every-day life; thus, more and more will it be recognized as being–not a mere theory–but a life of individual goodness and Truth.” (p. 514)
“3rd. The new SCIENCE AND HEALTH will prove, to many, an invitation to the wedding feast. ‘Write, blessed are they who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb.’ Happy, indeed, are they who having on the wedding garment come–and come as to a feast spread for all; a feast where Understanding, Truth, Joy and Love nourish and sustain our fainting senses. ” (p. 515)
$35
Science and Health – Present Day Edition
A few editions were recently found from the Aequus Institute that were put in hotel and motel rooms across the country during the 1980’s. This is a Science and Health reproduction that is commonly used today.
$20
CHURCH MANUAL
OF
THE FIRST CHURCH OF
CHRIST SCIENTIST,
IN BOSTON, MASS.
1908
The Seventy-third edition of the Church Manual covers every aspect of laws that a Christian Scientist should keep. Great care was taken to ensure that this edition is accurate.
$20
CHURCH MANUAL
OF
THE FIRST CHURCH OF
CHRIST SCIENTIST,
IN BOSTON, MASS.
1910
This is a photographic reproduction of Mrs. Eddy’s last Church Manual in 1910. It was the main cause of the Christian Science Great Litigation.
$13.00
Other Works by Mary Baker Eddy
RETROSPECTION AND INTROSPECTION – 14th EDITION – 1899
AND
12th Edition – 1897
Known as the 14,000th edition and the 12,000th edition — since 1,000 copies were printed with each edition).
Mrs. Eddy included early childhood poems as well as a chapter titled “Theological Reminiscence” which has wonderful metaphysical tone.
With this purchase, you’ll receive two separate books (instead of two books in one cover).
Very interesting read.
$20
RUDIMENTS AND RULES OF DIVINE SCIENCE 5TH – 1888 and 6TH – 1889.
2 EDITIONS COMBINED IN ONE.
These editions were the precursor for today’s “Rudimental Divine Science”. Although the chapters are the same, there are very subtle word changes. The 5th and 6th originals contain beautiful artwork as well as three pages of advertising at the end of the pamphlet, which also has been meticulously reproduced.
$20
RUDIMENTS AND RULES OF DIVINE SCIENCE 10th Edition- 1897
and
Rudimental Divine Science 57,000th Edition – 1908).
2 EDITIONS COMBINED IN ONE.
The 10th edition still has beautiful artwork ending with four pages of ads. Subtle changes in wording and punctuation.
The “Fifty-Seventh Thousand Edition” is actually the 57th Edition, as 1,000 copies were printed with each new printing. The artwork has been eliminated, as well as a different font style is used. There are four complete pages of ads.
$20
UNITY OF GOOD AND THE UNREALITY OF EVIL 1st EDITION – 1888.
and
UNITY OF GOOD 59th EDITION – 1905.
2 EDITIONS COMBINED IN ONE.
The chapter entitled “Soul” was originally called “Living Soul.” Many words were capitalized that in today’s edition, are not. The 1st edition has beautiful artwork, but no advertisements.
With the 59th Edition, the title has changed to “Unity of Good”. There are subtle changes in the wording as well as the punctuation. Artwork is still in this edition, as well as one page of advertising.
$20
UNITY OF GOOD 59TH EDITION – 1905.
BY MARY BAKER EDDY
AUTHOR OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH
“Unity of Good. It lays the axe at the root of error, elucidating and enforcing practical Christian Science, thus affording invaluable directions for all true Scientists. The following are some of the topics treated: SEEDTIME AND HARVEST, THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD, THE EGO, DEATH, SAVIOUR’S MISSION, SUFFERING FROM OTHERS’ THOUGHTS, CREDO, MATTER, SOUL. 80 pages, cloth covers. Prices, prepaid, 55 cents., $2.50 half dozen; $4.50 per dozen. Leather covers (pocket) $1.00 each; $5.00 half dozen; $9.00 per dozen.”
[Quoted from the Christian Science Sentinel of 1905.]
$10
Christian Science
Versus Pantheism
1st Edition – 1898
by Mary Baker Eddy
This is a reproduction of the Pastor’s Message to the Mother Church, on the occasion of the June Communion, 1898.
The differences between the First Edition and authorized editions consists mainly of differences in punctuation marks, spelling, and capitalizations.
21 pages.
Bookfold.
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The People’s Idea of God
2nd Edition – 1886
by Mary Baker Eddy
This is a reproduction of “The People’s Idea Of God – Its Effects On Health And Christianity – 1886 – Second Edition” by Mary Baker Eddy.
The differences between the Second Edition and authorized editions consists mainly of differences in punctuation marks, spelling, and capitalizations.
21 pages.
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ booklet. 14 pages
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UNITY OF GOOD 59TH EDITION – 1905.
BY MARY BAKER EDDY
AUTHOR OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH
“Unity of Good. It lays the axe at the root of error, elucidating and enforcing practical Christian Science, thus affording invaluable directions for all true Scientists. The following are some of the topics treated: SEEDTIME AND HARVEST, THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD, THE EGO, DEATH, SAVIOUR’S MISSION, SUFFERING FROM OTHERS’ THOUGHTS, CREDO, MATTER, SOUL. 80 pages, cloth covers. Prices, prepaid, 55 cents., $2.50 half dozen; $4.50 per dozen. Leather covers (pocket) $1.00 each; $5.00 half dozen; $9.00 per dozen.”
[Quoted from the Christian Science Sentinel of 1905.]
$10
Message To The Mother Church June, 1901
3rd Edition
by Mary Baker Eddy
This is a reproduction of “Message to the Mother Church June, 1901 – 1886 – Third Edition” by Mary Baker Eddy.
The differences between the Third Edition and authorized editions consists mainly of differences in punctuation marks, spelling, and capitalizations.
5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ booklet. 52 pages
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Miscellaneous Writings 1897 22nd Edition
The Testimonials in this 1897 Edition makes one cringe when compared to today’s testimonials. The early Christian Scientists endured many hardships on their way West. Many were quite isolated with their neighbors living miles away. But on their journey West they relied on Christian Science.
A Good Read!
No & Yes 1st Edition Reproduction
$12.00
The capitalization is much more pronounced in the 1st and 2nd “No and Yes.” Mrs. Eddy knew when to capitalize and when not to capitalize.
The 1st Edition contains 8 extra pages dealing with Malicious Mental Malpractice, while the 2nd Edition excludes those pages. It’s quite interesting as Mrs. Eddy uses the terminology of “mind-quacks” throughout those 8 extra pages. My personal opinion is that Mrs. Eddy “dumbed down” on the 2nd Edition by excluding the “Malicious Mental Malpractice” pages. My opinion is that she felt the field was not ready for that topic, which is why the 1st Edition is very rare. What say you?
The differences between today’s edition and the early editions are practically on every page after 1921. The capitalization of words seems to be missing which is HUGE if one does not know when to capitalize and when not to capitalize. Many of the pages are different from the 1st and 2nd, but this could be from the changes over the years that Mrs. Eddy made.
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