Description
Authorized edition. Leather Bound cover has some slight fading at the binding and edges, but is otherwise in good condition. A few of the pages are wrinkled. All pages are clean and readable. The binding is very secure.
This remarkable copy of the seminal work by Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of the Christian Science movement, is a testament to the enduring impact of her teachings. Published as the “Half-Century Edition” in 1925, it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the original 1875 publication of “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.” Eddy’s groundbreaking book introduced the world to her unique synthesis of Christianity and metaphysical healing, which challenged conventional religious and medical orthodoxies of the time. This leatherbound edition, with its well-preserved pages and sturdy binding, offers collectors and readers a tangible connection to the early decades of the Christian Science movement. As a foundational text that sparked a religious revolution, this copy invites exploration of Eddy’s life, her controversial ideas, and the enduring influence of her philosophy on alternative healing practices and spiritual movements.