People, Ideas, and Movements That Shaped New Thought
Thomas Troward, a retired British judge and author of Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science, served as president of the International New Thought Alliance during its formative years. His philosophical writings and leadership helped shape the institutional direction of the New Thought movement in the early 20th century.
This article traces how the New Thought movement, born in mid-19th-century New England, crossed the Atlantic to Britain through publications, lectures, and personal correspondence, shaping a global spiritual and psychological movement.
This article traces the transatlantic journey of the New Thought movement, focusing on its institutional consolidation through the International New Thought Alliance and the vibrant London scene that became a hub for its teachings, publications, and international congresses in the early twentieth century.
This article explores the pivotal roles of women who organized the early New Thought conventions, from the formation of the International New Thought Alliance to the 1915 San Francisco Congress, highlighting figures like Ursula Gestefeld and Annie Rix Militz.
The International New Thought Alliance (INTA), founded in 1914, served as the first successful umbrella organization for the disparate branches of the New Thought movement. This article traces its origins, key figures, publications, and major events, showing how it fostered cooperation while preserving diversity.
From Elizabeth Towne’s presidency in 1924 to the contemporary women guiding the Alliance, this article traces the pivotal roles women have played in shaping the International New Thought Alliance and the broader New Thought movement.
From 1898 to 1953, Elizabeth Towne’s Nautilus magazine served as the most influential and widely read periodical of the New Thought movement, reaching a circulation of 90,000 at its peak. This article traces its history, key figures, and enduring legacy in American metaphysical religion.
The International New Thought Alliance (INTA) is a 112-year-old umbrella organization uniting diverse New Thought churches, schools, and individuals. Founded in 1914, it promotes spiritual growth, conscious living, and the practical application of New Thought principles through its magazine, annual World Congress, and regional programs.
Horatio Dresser’s 1919 book remains the earliest comprehensive history of the New Thought movement, tracing its roots from Phineas Quimby through the rise of Christian Science, mental science, and the first national organizations. This article examines its publication, arguments, and enduring influence on how we understand the movement.
The International New Thought Alliance (INTA) emerged in 1914 as a unifying umbrella for the diverse New Thought movement, which had grown from the metaphysical teachings of Phineas Quimby and others. This article traces its formation, early congresses, and lasting influence on spiritual and self-help culture.
