Christian Science Publishing Society
Encyclopedia
The Christian Science Publishing Society (CSPS) was established in 1898 by Mary Baker Eddy
and is the publishing arm of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston
, Massachusetts
. It is located, along with the Mary Baker Eddy Library, in the Publishing Society building at the Christian Science Center in Boston's Back Bay. It is the primary publisher of the writings of Mary Baker Eddy
and other Christian Science
literature -- all of which is available in Christian Science Reading Rooms around the world.
In addition to Mary Baker Eddy
’s works, biographies, inspirational books and study materials, they publish a number of periodicals, including: the monthly The Christian Science Journal, the weekly Christian Science Sentinel
, The Herald of Christian Science which is published in many international languages, and the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons
. "The Quarterly" comprises a topical series of citation references from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy
’s Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures
. These citations are used for individual study during the week, and as the Sunday sermon read in Christian Science church services around the world.
The CSPS also publishes the well-known international daily newspaper The Christian Science Monitor
. The Monitor is a secular newspaper, with the exception of one religious article in each issue.
The CSPS is managed by a three person Board of Trustees which is under the authority the Christian Science Board of Directors.
Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy was the founder of Christian Science , a Protestant American system of religious thought and practice religion adopted by the Church of Christ, Scientist, and others...
and is the publishing arm of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
. It is located, along with the Mary Baker Eddy Library, in the Publishing Society building at the Christian Science Center in Boston's Back Bay. It is the primary publisher of the writings of Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy was the founder of Christian Science , a Protestant American system of religious thought and practice religion adopted by the Church of Christ, Scientist, and others...
and other Christian Science
Christian Science
Christian Science is a system of thought and practice derived from the writings of Mary Baker Eddy and the Bible. It is practiced by members of The First Church of Christ, Scientist as well as some others who are nonmembers. Its central texts are the Bible and the Christian Science textbook,...
literature -- all of which is available in Christian Science Reading Rooms around the world.
In addition to Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy was the founder of Christian Science , a Protestant American system of religious thought and practice religion adopted by the Church of Christ, Scientist, and others...
’s works, biographies, inspirational books and study materials, they publish a number of periodicals, including: the monthly The Christian Science Journal, the weekly Christian Science Sentinel
Christian Science Sentinel
The Christian Science Sentinel is a magazine published by the Christian Science Publishing Society. The magazine includes articles, editorials, and accounts of healings from a Christian Science point of view....
, The Herald of Christian Science which is published in many international languages, and the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons
Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons
The Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons are a publication of the Christian Science Publishing Society. Each week's Lesson that is used for individual study during the week, and as the Sunday sermon read during Christian Science church services around the world...
. "The Quarterly" comprises a topical series of citation references from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy was the founder of Christian Science , a Protestant American system of religious thought and practice religion adopted by the Church of Christ, Scientist, and others...
’s Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures
Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures is the central text of the Christian Science religion. It was written by Mary Baker Eddy, inspired by studies of the Bible she undertook in 1867 following a healing experience....
. These citations are used for individual study during the week, and as the Sunday sermon read in Christian Science church services around the world.
The CSPS also publishes the well-known international daily newspaper The Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor
The Christian Science Monitor is an international newspaper published daily online, Monday to Friday, and weekly in print. It was started in 1908 by Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist. As of 2009, the print circulation was 67,703.The CSM is a newspaper that covers...
. The Monitor is a secular newspaper, with the exception of one religious article in each issue.
The CSPS is managed by a three person Board of Trustees which is under the authority the Christian Science Board of Directors.