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Mary Baker Eddy

Mary Baker Eddy

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An American religious leader who founded Christian Science
  • proper noun
  • /ˈmɛri ˈbeɪkər ˈɛdi/
: Mary Baker Eddy
  • Her writings, especially by Mary Baker Eddy, laid the groundwork for Christian Science teachings.
  • Mary Baker Eddy, founder
  • Church founded by Mary Baker Eddy

Examples

  • Mary Baker Eddy established the Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston in 1879.

  • Many people have studied the life of Mary Baker Eddy to understand the origins of her faith.

  • The teachings of Mary Baker Eddy have influenced many.

  • Did Mary Baker Eddy really heal people through prayer?

  • Mary Baker Eddy founded Christian Science in 1866, establishing a new perspective on spirituality.

  • In her writings, Mary Baker Eddy emphasized the importance of understanding one's relationship with God.

  • The teachings of Mary Baker Eddy continue to influence modern spiritual practices and discussions.

Surface Forms

Mary Baker Eddy main

Morphology

Mary + Baker + Eddy

This is a full proper name referring to a specific historical person; knowing the individual words 'Mary', 'Baker', and 'Eddy' does not convey her identity or role as the founder of Christian Science. While learners may recognize 'Mary' as a personal name and the others as surnames, the biographical meaning is arbitrary and not derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Mary Baker Eddy was an American woman who started the religion called 'Christian Science' in the late 1800s and taught that prayer could help heal people. That's why her name now refers to 'the founder of Christian Science'.