Mark Twain's Christian Science is a satirical work written in the early 20th century that critically examines the Christian Science movement and its founder, Mary Baker Eddy. In this book, Twain analyzes the movement's claims and practices while exploring the societal and personal impacts of its beliefs.
The book begins with humorous anecdotes from Twain's personal experience with Christian Science healing methods, drawing readers into his critique with wit and levity. In the opening, he recounts an incident where he fell off a cliff and sustained injuries, detailing the challenges of addressing those injuries through the lens of Christian Science. This narrative includes a vivid and comical dialogue between Twain and a Christian Science practitioner, highlighting the absurdity of the belief that pain and illness are mere illusions of the mind.
Through this exchange, Twain critiques the core tenets of Christian Science, exposing the illogical notion that physical ailments can cease to exist if one simply chooses not to acknowledge them. As the book unfolds, Twain combines humor and skepticism to delve into the movement's philosophy and its founder, setting a critical tone while exploring the implications of these beliefs on individual health and societal perceptions of reality. Twain’s distinctive perspective invites readers to reflect deeply while enjoying his sharp wit and satire.

CHAPTER V
SUMMARY
CHAPTER VI
THE PASTOR EMERITUS
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THE PRESIDENT
TREASURER AND CLERK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
READERS
ELECTION OF READERS
THE ARISTOCRACY
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
AND SOME ENGLISH REQUIRED
“READERS” AGAIN
MONOPOLY OF SPIRITUAL BREAD

CHAPTER VII.
THE NEW INFALLIBILITY
THE SACRED POEMS
THE CHURCH EDIFICE
PRAYER
THE LORD'S PRAYER-AMENDED
THE NEW UNPARDONABLE SIN
AXE AND BLOCK
READING LETTERS AT MEETINGS
HONESTY REQUISITE
FURTHER APPLICATIONS OF THE AXE
MORE SELF-PROTECTIONS
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC TEACHERS
BOARD OF LECTURESHIP
MISSIONARIES
THE BY-LAWS
THE CREED
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING SOCIETY

CHAPTER VIII
“MOTHER-CHURCH UNIQUE”
“NO FIRST MEMBERS”
“THE”
A LIFE-TERM MONOPOLY
A PERPETUAL ONE
THE SANCTUM SANCTORUM AND SACRED CHAIR
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PASTOR-UNIVERSAL
PRICE OF THE PASTOR-UNIVERSAL
SEVEN HUNDRED PER CENT.

CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
APPENDIX E
APPENDIX F

MRS. EDDY IN ERROR
MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE
DISTRIBUTION OF THE MACHINE'S POWERS AND DIGNITIES
CONCLUSION