2008 Woodie Awards
The True Story of Mary Baker Unveiled
A Journey into the Life of an American Heroine
Disha Harjani
Issue date: 1/29/04 Section: Feature
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This is woman's hour - the life of mary baker eddy is an exhibition dedicated to the compelling story of Mary Baker Eddy, a 19th century woman who, in spite of the instabilities in her life as a woman, mother, and wife, rose to become a healer, thinker, writer, educator, and most importantly, a pioneer of alternative medicine. This highly commended, state-of-the-art multimedia touring exhibit, which is co-sponsored by the Women's Center, Women's Studies, Sprague Library, as well as The Writings of Mary Baker Eddy, was launched in the Sprague Library at Montclair State University this past week.
The exhibition was inaugurated by a Reception that took place on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Cohen Lounge, Dickson Hall. Dr. Cynthia Eller, the Interim Director of Women's Studies and a faculty member of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Montclair State University initiated the Reception with some opening remarks. Although Eller had a vast interest in Mary Baker Eddy's teachings as a child, she did not get an opportunity to learn more about her until she attended Graduate school. She claims this revolutionary woman to be the first person to address God in the 'Father-Mother' context.
Joni Overton-Jung, the keynote speaker of the afternoon spoke about the life of Mary Baker Eddy, the controversies it sparked, and the achievements it established. Overton-Jung is an international speaker who graduated as a Women's Studies Major at Kalamazoo College, and for the past nine years, has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and South Africa, speaking about the life and accomplishments of 19th century reformer Mary Baker Eddy. She explained the meaning of Christian Science, a form of practical spirituality devised by Mary Baker Eddy. In a personal interview with The Montclarion, she claimed that she has been interested in the writings and beliefs of Mary Baker Eddy since she was a child. Her mother in fact, followed the Christian Science.
"The purpose of this exhibition is to clear all the untold, mis-told stories about Mary Baker Eddy," she said. "There are still a lot of people who do not know about her influence, and as I travel around, I find out how many."
The exhibition was inaugurated by a Reception that took place on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Cohen Lounge, Dickson Hall. Dr. Cynthia Eller, the Interim Director of Women's Studies and a faculty member of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Montclair State University initiated the Reception with some opening remarks. Although Eller had a vast interest in Mary Baker Eddy's teachings as a child, she did not get an opportunity to learn more about her until she attended Graduate school. She claims this revolutionary woman to be the first person to address God in the 'Father-Mother' context.
Joni Overton-Jung, the keynote speaker of the afternoon spoke about the life of Mary Baker Eddy, the controversies it sparked, and the achievements it established. Overton-Jung is an international speaker who graduated as a Women's Studies Major at Kalamazoo College, and for the past nine years, has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, and South Africa, speaking about the life and accomplishments of 19th century reformer Mary Baker Eddy. She explained the meaning of Christian Science, a form of practical spirituality devised by Mary Baker Eddy. In a personal interview with The Montclarion, she claimed that she has been interested in the writings and beliefs of Mary Baker Eddy since she was a child. Her mother in fact, followed the Christian Science.
"The purpose of this exhibition is to clear all the untold, mis-told stories about Mary Baker Eddy," she said. "There are still a lot of people who do not know about her influence, and as I travel around, I find out how many."