The Quimby Manuscripts is a book written by Horatio W. Dresser that compiles the teachings and writings of Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, a New England philosopher and healer who lived in the 19th century. Quimby believed that illness and disease were caused by incorrect thinking and that the mind had the power to heal the body. In this book, Dresser presents Quimby's ideas on the nature of reality, the power of thought, and the relationship between mind and body. The Quimby Manuscripts includes a collection of essays, letters, ...
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The Quimby Manuscripts is a book written by Horatio W. Dresser that compiles the teachings and writings of Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, a New England philosopher and healer who lived in the 19th century. Quimby believed that illness and disease were caused by incorrect thinking and that the mind had the power to heal the body. In this book, Dresser presents Quimby's ideas on the nature of reality, the power of thought, and the relationship between mind and body. The Quimby Manuscripts includes a collection of essays, letters, and notes that Quimby wrote during his lifetime, as well as transcripts of his lectures and conversations with patients. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of alternative medicine and the power of the mind to heal.1921. Many attempts had been made to gain access to the Quimby manuscripts, but never before had it been accomplished. Dr. P.P. Quimby wrote many documents relative to his views regarding mental and spiritual healing. Many critics of Mary Baker Eddy believe that her later teachings came from theories of Dr. Quimby, as she had been one of his patients. Contents: biographical sketch; history of the manuscripts; Quimby's restoration to health; mesmeric period; principles discovered; intermediate period; early writings; contemporary testimony; letters from and to patients; letters to patients and inquirers; Mrs. Eddy 1862-1875; questions and answers; Christ or science; world of the senses; disease and healing; God and man; religious questions; science, life, death.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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It is rather astonishing to read that "Because of this abandonment of his earlier work, his writings are often forgotten today." The truth is that he had an agenda and created faux histories to substantiate his agenda. Dresser's "earlier work" was not forgotten, but dismissed as fraudulent. In this case, Quimby did not found a religion and indeed was not religious. He used "mesmerism," which was in vogue during his day, to attempt to effect cures by the "laying on of hands" and human mind-control. Quimby was barely literate and many of the so-called "papers" where by others or later-written creations ("forgeries"). "Quimby" is a convenient, if thoroughly dis-proven, straw man used after his death to launch religious attacks on others. He was what he himself said he was, and that is not a religious healer nor founder of any religion. If a reader wants to read some unbiased, fact-based history about Quimby (or Dresser for that matter), litigation-happy Dresser would not be the one to go to. Go to scholars, among whom Robert Peal or Gillian Gill stand out for their honest evaluations of both Quimby and Dresser.
