Mark Twain critically examines Mary Baker Eddy and the doctrines, governance, and claims of the Christian Science movement.
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Mark Twain critically examines Mary Baker Eddy and the doctrines, governance, and claims of the Christian Science movement.
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Book I of this volume occupies a quarter or a third of the volume, and consists of matter written about four years ago, but not hitherto published in book form. It contained errors of judgment and of fact. I have now corrected these to the best of my ability and later knowledge. Book II was written at the beginning of 1903, and has not until now appeared in any form. In it my purpose has been to present a character-portrait of Mrs. Eddy, drawn from her own acts and words solely, not from hearsay...
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will contain mild spoilers
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Profanity
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Occasional mild satirical language typical of Twain
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Detailed critique of Christian Science theology, founder Mary Baker Eddy, and church governance
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Commentary on religious authority and institutional power structures
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