Herald of Christian Science
Encyclopedia
The Herald of Christian Science was first published in 1903 in response to the demand for a monthly publication on Christian Science
in Germany
. Due to an increasing demand for Christian Science Literature from other countries, the Herald grew to include twelve different languages. Until the 90’s the magazine was bilingual, with English
and translated texts side by side. Currently the Herald is available in fourteen languages, giving readers around the world an understanding of Christian Science practice. Along with articles and accounts of healing
, each issue includes a directory of Christian Science churches, practitioners and other listings applicable to each language. The Herald is also produced as a radio
program in five languages.
Christian Science
Christian Science is a system of thought and practice derived from the writings of Mary Baker Eddy and the Bible. It is practiced by members of The First Church of Christ, Scientist as well as some others who are nonmembers. Its central texts are the Bible and the Christian Science textbook,...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Due to an increasing demand for Christian Science Literature from other countries, the Herald grew to include twelve different languages. Until the 90’s the magazine was bilingual, with English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and translated texts side by side. Currently the Herald is available in fourteen languages, giving readers around the world an understanding of Christian Science practice. Along with articles and accounts of healing
Faith healing
Faith healing is healing through spiritual means. The healing of a person is brought about by religious faith through prayer and/or rituals that, according to adherents, stimulate a divine presence and power toward correcting disease and disability. Belief in divine intervention in illness or...
, each issue includes a directory of Christian Science churches, practitioners and other listings applicable to each language. The Herald is also produced as a radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
program in five languages.