Name: Christian Science
SKU: 59438702
Price: 18.74 EUR
Availability: InStock
Author: Mark Twain
ISBN: 9781484004180

Type

Physical Book

Author

Mark Twain

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

178

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

24.6x18.9x1 cm

Weight

0.33 kg.

ISBN13

9781484004180

Synopsis "Christian Science"

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ...the Sanhedrin. It is Mrs. Eddy's property. She herself is the Sanhedrin. No one can get into the Church if she wishes to keep him out. This veto power could some time or other have a large value for her, therefore she was wise to reserve it. It is likely that it is not frequently used. It is also probable that the difficulties attendant upon getting admission to membership have been instituted more to invite than to deter, more to enhance the value of membership and make people, long for it than to make it really difficult to get. I think so, because the Mother Church has many thousands of members more than its building can accommodate. 'ANDSOME ENGLISH REQUIRED Mrs. Eddy is very particular as regards one detail--curiously so, for her, all things considered. The Church Readers must be "good English scholars"; they must be "thorough English scholars." She is thus sensitive about the English of her subordinates for cause, possibly. In her chapter defining the duties of the Clerk there is an indication that she harbors resentful memories of an occasion when the hazy quality of her own English made unforeseen and mortifying trouble: Understanding Communications. Sec. 2. If the Clerk of this Church shall receive a communication from the Pastor Emeritus which he does not fully understand, he shall inform her of this fact before presenting it to the Church, and obtain a clear understanding of the matter--then act in accordance therewith. She should have waited to calm down, then, but instead she added this, which lacks sugar: Failing to adhere to this By-law, the Clerk must resign. I wish I could see that communication that broke the camel's back. It was probably the one beginning: "What plague spot or bacilli were gnawing at the heart of this...

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Mark Twain, pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was born in 1835 in Missouri and is considered one of the great geniuses of American literature. Author of classics such as “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”, Twain revolutionized narrative with his humor, social criticism, and approachable style. His works, set on the Mississippi River, explore themes such as freedom, childhood, and justice. Recognized worldwide, Twain received numerous awards and his legacy continues to inspire readers of all ages, connecting generations through unforgettable stories.

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