Christian Science Timeline

1902

Adds “Fruitage” chapter to Science and Health.

1902

In addition to the new chapter featuring letters received from those healed by reading Science and Health, this 226th edition also included the introduction of line numbering and presentation of the chapters in the order they are featured today.
1902

Publishes Message to The Mother Church for 1902.

1902

An in-depth look at the First Commandment and Jesus’ commandment to “love one another.”
1903

First Herald of Christian Science: Der Christian Science Herold is published.

1903

Published monthly and/or quarterly in 13 languages, the Herald presents articles and testimonies of healing, and a directory of Christian Science churches, practitioners, and other listings for each country. Today, the Herald is also produced as a radio program in five languages, with interviews and reports of healings.
1904

Establishes Christian Science organizations for colleges and universities.
1905

Albert Einstein proposes Special Theory of Relativity
1906

The Mother Church Extension completed.

1906

The large domed Extension was completed in 1906, and provides seating for approximately 3,000. The building combines Renaissance and Byzantine architectural concepts. The organ, built by the Aeolian-Skinner Company of Boston, is one of the largest in the world; it covers eight divisions and has a total of 13,290 pipes.
1908

Establishes The Christian Science Monitor.

1908

Starts the Christian Science Monitor, a daily newspaper designed with the mission to bless all mankind and to injure none.