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Primary texts: The Bible and Science and Health

Core to theology, church, and individual practice

The Bible is the primary source of Christian Science theology. Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy helps unlock the Bible's spiritual, healing message. These two books are the primary texts of Christian Science. 

  • The theology is based on the ideas found in these books. 

  • All church services include readings from these books. 

  • Individuals read and study these books to learn about God and their relationship to God.

Read them for yourself

Find a Christian Science Reading Room

The Bible and Science and Health, as well as other books written by Mary Baker Eddy, are available to read and buy in your local Reading Room.

Other books by Mary Baker Eddy

In addition to Science and Health, she wrote 16 other books which contain letters, poems, sermons, and addresses to the members of her Church. They supplement a person’s understanding of Christian Science and its application. You can explore what’s available in the Online Shop.

Bible Lessons

These Bible Lessons consist of passages from the ​Bible with accompanying selections from ​Science and Health. They are used for individual study and also as the sermon on Sunday in Christian Science churches.

Study with Concord

An online study tool that allows you to search the Bible, Mary Baker Eddy's published writings, and the Christian Science Hymnal.