Christian Science found its niche in the changing religious landscape of turn-of-the-century America. Its story parallels the rise of Spiritualism and Neo-Paganism in its appeal to a middle-class disenchanted with Christianity. In this episode, we discuss the life of its founder, Mary Baker Eddy, and why the ideas she put forth in her best-selling book, Science and Health, captivated its readers.

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