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About the Herald

What is The Herald of Christian Science?

Der Herold der Christlichen Wissenschaft was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1903 to “... proclaim the universal activity and availability of Truth” (My. 353:13-15). Der Herold was joined by Le Héraut (French) in 1918, El Heraldo (Spanish) in 1946, and O Arauto (Portuguese) in 1947.

Today, the Herald publishes articles and testimonies of Christian Science healing in 14 languages.

What is The Herald of Christian Science?

A family of magazines

The Herald is one of three Christian Science magazines founded by Mary Baker Eddy, each with a unique mission. Its sister publications are The Christian Science Journal and Christian Science Sentinel, published in English.

Each magazine is filled with articles written by its readers, as well as testimonies of spiritual healing experienced by Christian Scientists around the world.

A family of magazines

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The Mission of the Herald

In 1903, Mary Baker Eddy established The Herald of Christian Science. Its purpose: "to proclaim the universal activity and availability of Truth." The definition of "herald" as given in a dictionary, "forerunner—a messenger sent before to give notice of the approach of what is to follow," gives a special significance to the name Herald and moreover points to our obligation, the obligation of each one of us, to see that our Heralds fulfill their trust, a trust inseparable from the Christ and first announced by Jesus (Mark 16:15), "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

—Mary Sands Lee, Christian Science Sentinel, July 7, 1956

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