Never more vital than it is today, the Bible remains a primary resource in mankind's progress toward understanding his innate spirituality and goodness.
Over the centuries, the universal truths contained in this book -- the courage and spiritual vision of the Old Testament prophets and the inspiring accounts of the words and works of Christ Jesus -- have brought guidance, understanding, and healing to those who have pondered its timeless message.
On page 15 of the Church Manual, Mrs. Eddy states "As adherents of Truth, we take the inspired Word of the Bible as our sufficient guide to eternal Life."
The King James Version of the Bible is an extraordinary example of the great writings in the English language. It was translated from the original Hebrew and Greek by forty-seven preeminent Bible scholars. As a result, the King James Version is first among Bible translations for its beauty of language and sublimity of expression. Christian Scientists study this translation every day. Other translations are often used to help round out their study, such as The Message (Peterson), English Standard Version, The New Testament in Modern English (Phillips), The New Revised Standard Version, The New English Bible, and Today's English Version.
