Healing and Faith: Historical Influences

This chapter explores the lives and contributions of key figures in the realms of healing and faith, including Emanuel Swedenborg, Franz Anton Mesmer, and Phineas Quimby. It examines the roots of the New Thought movement and its intersection with the Word of Faith movement, discussing the manipulation of faith as a power and the emphasis on positive thinking. The chapter also delves into the historical context and theological influences of figures like E.W. Kenyon, highlighting their impact on contemporary spirituality and self-help ideologies.

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