The History of Prosperity Teaching in New Thought
Explore how New Thought’s prosperity theology evolved from 19th-century mind cure to a widespread American success philosophy, shaping modern self-help and positive thinking movements.
Emma Curtis Hopkins
The History of Affirmations in New Thought
Affirmations, or affirmative prayer, are a core practice of the New Thought movement, evolving from 19th-century mental healing to institutionalized forms in Divine Science, Unity, and Religious Science. This article traces their origins, key figures, and lasting influence on modern self-help culture.
What Did Mental Science Mean in the 19th Century?
A comprehensive exploration of the 19th-century concept of Mental Science, its roots in metaphysical movements, and its transformation into the New Thought movement, highlighting key figures, institutions, and publications.
Lessons in Truth by H. Emilie Cady: A Foundational Text of New Thought
H. Emilie Cady’s Lessons in Truth, first published in the 1890s, became a cornerstone of the New Thought movement, distilling metaphysical Christianity into twelve practical lessons. This article explores its historical context, key teachings, and enduring influence on Unity and modern self-help spirituality.
How New Thought Spread Across the United States
From its metaphysical roots in the 1830s to its institutional flowering in the 1890s, the New Thought movement spread through a network of teachers, periodicals, and healing centers, leaving a lasting imprint on American spirituality and self-help culture.
How Chicago Became a Center of New Thought
Explore how Chicago emerged as a pivotal hub for the New Thought movement, from Emma Curtis Hopkins’s seminary to influential publications and the formation of the International New Thought Alliance.
Mental Healing and the Birth of New Thought: How a 19th-Century Practice Shaped a Movement
Mental healing, pioneered by Phineas Quimby and popularized by Warren Felt Evans, provided the foundational ideas of the New Thought movement. This article traces how Quimby’s therapeutic methods, Evans’s publications, and later figures like Emma Curtis Hopkins transformed an obscure practice into a major religious and philosophical movement.
When Did the Term ‘New Thought’ Begin to Be Used?
The term ‘New Thought’ emerged in the late 19th century as a label for a diverse mind-healing movement rooted in the teachings of Phineas Quimby. This article traces its origins, key figures, and the historical process by which the name became standard.
Annie Rix Militz: Pioneer of the New Thought Movement
Annie Rix Militz was a foundational figure in the New Thought movement, founding the Home of Truth, co-founding the West Coast Metaphysical Bureau, and editing Master Mind magazine. Her work bridged divine healing, mental science, and institutional New Thought, influencing generations of metaphysical teachers.
Nona L. Brooks: Prophet of Modern Mystical Christianity and Co-Founder of Divine Science
Nona Lovell Brooks (1861–1945) was a leader in the New Thought movement and co-founder of the Church of Divine Science. This article traces her journey from a Presbyterian childhood in Civil War-era West Virginia to her healing experience, her founding of a major metaphysical denomination, and her lasting influence on American religious thought.