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Christian Science [Paperback]

Mark Twain (Author)

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Paperback: 1 pages
Publisher: PROMETHEUS BOOKS (Dec 31 1990)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0879758252
ISBN-13: 978-0879758257
Product Dimensions: 2.1 x 1.4 x 0.1 cm
Shipping Weight: 299 g

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Mark Twain's witty, caustic attack on Christian Science and its founder Mary Baker Eddy came about as a result of his fear in 1898, that Christian Science would spread so rapidly, it would control Congress by the 1930s. In the first paperback edition available to the public in more than 50 years, Twain analyzes Mrs. Eddy's greed, lust for power, self-dedication, and incoherent writing.

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3.0 out of 5 stars funny even to a non-CS, July 22 1999

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This review is from: Christian Science (Paperback)

This isn't one of Twain's best books, but it is a pretty hilarious send-up of Christian Science nonetheless. I think it is funnier if you know a little bit about the religion, but it probably doesn't seem as funny to people who actually practice the religion.

A CS friend told me that CSs are fond of quoting passages from Twain that "prove" he became a fan of Eddy in later life. The quote they cite as proof is typical of the sarcasm in this book: "Mother Eddy deserves a place in the Trinity as much as any member of it. She has organized and made available a healing principle that for two thousand years has never been employed except as the merest kind of guesswork. She is the benefactor of the age."

If the above quote strikes you as funny, buy this book. If you believe the quote is serious, I'd advise you to give it a miss.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Still one of the best books about "Christian 'Science'", July 6 2001

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This review is from: Christian Science (Paperback)

The first part of Mark Tawin's work on "Christian 'Science'" is very funny; he shows through parody and wit just how ignorant, stupid, superstitious, and gullible human beings can be. The second part is much more serious: Twain shows how the sinister organization came into existance, and remarks upon Eddy's criminal and abusive acts when starting the business, as well as mentions some of the plagerism she committed.

This is by far one of the best books about how the "Christian 'Science'" organization came to exist. While the book is a classic, it is also timeless.

If you are interested in Eddy or "Christian 'Science,'" this is the single best source for you to explore. I recomend this book HIGHLY!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Christian Scientist in Japan, Mar 13 2000

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I have a word for Crissypoo in So. California, obviously you ARE NOT a Christian Scientist, and Know nothing about it! Also ..UMMM.... where is YOUR proof that Mark Twain's Daughter was not healed by Mary Baker Eddy? Really now before you start making assumptions why DONT YOU DO SOME MORE RESEARCH! The one reviewer with the lengthy review gives some very good starters for research! Also look further in to Mark Twains writings 12 years after his bashing of Mary Baker Eddy where he writes HIMSELF about the healing of his daughter by Mary Baker Eddy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic of Religious Muckraking
Mark Twain knew a fraud when he saw one, so when Mary Baker Eddy came down the pike he sharpened his pencil and delivered this spot-on literary broadside that tore off the... Read more

Published on July 1 2003 by D. A. Frost

1.0 out of 5 stars no understanding...a very slighted bias
Although Mark Twain will never be diminished for his works, I am dismayed by his attachs on Mary Baker Eddy and her church. Read more

Published on Aug 21 1999