People, Ideas, and Movements That Shaped New Thought
Explore the life and teachings of Ernest Holmes, founder of Religious Science, and the enduring impact of his Science of Mind philosophy on the New Thought movement and modern self-help culture.
Ernest Holmes transformed the New Thought movement by synthesizing its diverse teachings into The Science of Mind, founding Religious Science and influencing generations of metaphysical and self-help thinkers.
Explore how the New Thought movement, born in 19th-century America, expanded globally through publications, organizations, and key figures, reaching England, South Africa, and beyond.
Before the New Thought movement acquired its familiar name, it traveled under a variety of labels—each reflecting a different stage of its evolution from healing practice to philosophical movement. This article traces those names, from Quimby’s ‘divine healing’ to the ‘mental science’ of his successors, and finally to the term ‘New Thought’ that unified the movement at the turn of the twentieth century.
This article traces the long-delayed publication of Phineas Quimby’s manuscripts, edited by Horatio Dresser in 1921, and explores how this edition settled debates about Quimby’s influence on Christian Science and solidified his place as a founder of the New Thought movement.
A historical exploration of how the concept of the subconscious mind evolved within the New Thought movement, from Phineas Quimby’s mental healing to the metaphysical systems of Emma Curtis Hopkins, Charles Fillmore, and Ernest Holmes.
The International New Thought Alliance (INTA), founded in 1914, unified New Thought groups worldwide, organized international congresses, and published a global magazine, carrying the movement’s metaphysical ideals beyond American borders.
Spiritual Mind Treatment, also known as Scientific Prayer or Treatment, is a structured form of affirmative prayer that emerged from the New Thought movement and became a cornerstone of Religious Science. This article traces its history from 19th-century metaphysical roots to its codification by Ernest Holmes and its enduring influence on modern spiritual practice.
Affirmative prayer, a core practice of the New Thought movement, focuses on desired outcomes rather than negative conditions. This article traces its origins from 19th-century metaphysical movements, its key proponents, and its enduring influence on modern spirituality.
Ernest Holmes’ 1926 classic, The Science of Mind, systematized New Thought teachings into a comprehensive course, establishing the foundation for Religious Science and shaping modern self-help culture. This article explores its historical context, key concepts, and enduring influence.