Mary Baker Eddy
Definition
Mary Baker Eddy was an influential American author, teacher, and religious leader, noted for her groundbreaking ideas about spirituality and health. She is best known for founding Christian Science.
Analogy
Consider Mary Baker Eddy as the Steve Jobs of her time. Just like Jobs revolutionized technology by introducing innovative products like iPhone or iPad, Eddy introduced new concepts about spirituality and health which were revolutionary at her time.
Related terms
Christian Science: A religion established by Mary Baker Eddy that emphasizes spiritual healing through prayer rather than medical treatment.
Spiritualism: A belief system or religion based on communication with spirits of the dead through mediums.
New Thought Movement: A late 19th-century movement that believed in metaphysical principles such as healing through faith or positive thinking.
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