"THOUGHTS ABOUT CHRISTIAN SCIENCE" EXAMINED.
The purpose of this essay is expository not controversal. But, as said at the beginning, the name of Swedenborg is often connected with metaphysical theories to which he gives no sort of countenance; and his doctrines are sometimes associated with foreign speculations in such a way as to mislead even those who are fairly well instructed in them.
In Dr. Holcombe's "Condensed thoughts about Christian Science," this confusion exists throughout; and the wide circulation of the pamphlet, the reputation of the writer and general impression that he is presenting the teachings of Swedenborg, whose name he freely uses, would seem to make an examination of it in the light of the foregoing doctrine an act of justice, as well as a useful means of applying the doctrine to the subject discussed.
The Doctor says in his preface:
"The psychology of Swedenborg will solve many enigmas for the Christian Scientist, and save him from many errors and extravagances.
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