It was a coincidence of history that brought together one of
America's fastest-growing religious movements and its most famous
humorist. Christian Science, which became the First Church of
Christ, Scientist, started from nothing in 1866 and by the turn of
the century had become a force to be reckoned with. Hannibal,
Missouri's Mark Twain had also made his mark, becoming a celebrated
international figure with several bestselling novels under his
belt. With his background in journalism, Twain felt it was his duty
to offer his observations and opinions on the substance of
Christian Science and the character of its founder, Mary Baker
Eddy. His essays on the subject, assembled together in 1907 as
Christian Science, represent both the most humorous and insightful
look at Eddy and her church. Despite the potent, even venomous
criticism of Twain, the momentum that the church had established
leading up the new century could not be stopped. By 1910, there
were hundreds of Christian Science churches dotted across the
country, with a growing international presence as well. Twain may
have feared what he saw as a power and money-hungry movement that
was capturing the attention of people he knew; even his daughter
Clara eventually counted herself among its members. This book
provides insight into Twains troubled relationship with
religion-and Christian Science in particular.
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