The Faith, the Falsity and the Failure of Christian Science

Riley, Woodbridge; Peabody, Frederick W; Humiston, Charles E

ISBN 10: 1025652614 / ISBN 13: 9781025652610

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

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• Title: The Faith, the Falsity and the Failure of Christian Science
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025652614
• ISBN 13: 9781025652610
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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"The Faith, the Falsity and the Failure of Christian Science" offers a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary critique of the Christian Science movement during the early 20th century. This collaborative work features contributions from three experts who approach the subject from unique vantage points: Woodbridge Riley, a professor of philosophy; Frederick W. Peabody, a member of the Boston Bar; and Charles E. Humiston, a doctor of medicine. Together, they provide a rigorous examination of the spiritual, legal, and clinical claims central to the faith established by Mary Baker Eddy.

The work begins by exploring the philosophical origins and historical evolution of Christian Science, questioning its theological foundations and the sources of its doctrine. Peabody's contribution delves into the legal controversies and ethical concerns surrounding the movement's practices, while Humiston offers a medical perspective on the failures of spiritual healing when confronted with physical pathology. This book serves as a significant historical document for readers interested in the intersection of religion, law, and medicine, as well as those studying the rise of New Thought movements and religious skepticism in American history.

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