The Christian Science Journal

The Christian Science Journal is an official monthly publication of the Church of Christ, Scientist through the Christian Science Publishing Society, founded in 1883 by Mary Baker Eddy.[1] The first edition appeared on April 14, 1883, bearing the subtitle, "An Independent Family Paper to Promote Health and Morals".[2] At that time, Eddy was the editor and main contributor to the Journal.[3] The magazine is based in Boston.[4]

The Christian Science Journal
CategoriesChristian
FrequencyMonthly
FormatPrint, online
PublisherChristian Science Publishing Society
FounderMary Baker Eddy
First issueApril 14, 1883; 141 years ago (1883-04-14)
Websitejsh.christianscience.com

The Journal is designed to demonstrate the practical applications of Christian Science healing practice. Instructive articles and verified reports of Christian healing give the reader a working understanding of the Principle and practice of Christian Science.[5][6] Each issue also contains editorials, interviews, church news, poems, as well as a worldwide directory of Christian Science practitioners, teachers, churches, Reading Rooms, organizations at universities and colleges, and more.[1][7]

Notable editors and contributors

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References

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  1. ^ a b Healing spiritually. CSPS. 1996. p. 349
  2. ^ Why did Mary Baker Eddy start The Christian Science Journal? March 8, 2019. Mary Baker Eddy Library.
  3. ^ Gill, Gillian (1998) Mary Baker Eddy. Perseus Books. p. 305
  4. ^ The Christian Science Journal. OCLC 1554487. Retrieved 5 May 2020 – via WorldCat.
  5. ^ Healing spiritually. CSPS. 1996. "To the Reader".
  6. ^ Testimonies of healing JSH-Online.
  7. ^ Online Christian Science Journal Directory
  8. ^ "Hanna, Septimus J." Longyear Museum. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  9. ^ Harley, Gail M. (2001). Schultz, Rima Lunin; Hast, Adele (eds.). Women Building Chicago 1790-1990: A Biographical Dictionary. Indiana University Press. p. 405. ISBN 0-253-33852-2.
  10. ^ "Knott, Annie M." Longyear Museum. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  11. ^ "McCrackan, William D." Longyear Museum. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  12. ^ Adam, Neil Kensington (1962-05-01). "A Christian Scientist's Approach to the Study of Natural Science". The Christian Science Journal. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  13. ^ Blackwell, Alice Stone (1887-04-01). "WOMAN SUFFRAGE". The Christian Science Journal. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  14. ^ Lieut. C. H. Lightoller, RNR (October 1912), "Testimonies From the Field", Christian Science Journal, XXX (7): 414–5
  15. ^ Marietta Thomas Webb (August 1906), "Long Before I Heard of Christian Science", Christian Science Journal
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