Emma Curtis Hopkins

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Portrait of Emma Curtis Hopkins in High Mysticism .

Emma Curtis Hopkins (* 1849; † 1925) was an American writer and spiritual director. She was one of the founders of the New Thought movement and was a theologian, teacher, writer, feminist, mystic and "prophet" who "ordained" hundreds of people (including women). She ran the Christian Science Theological Seminary of Chicago , but without any association with Christian Science . Hopkins was called "teacher of teachers" because some of her students founded their own "churches" or even achieved important positions in the New Thought Movement .

Life

Emma Curtis Hopkins was born in Killingly , ( Connecticut ) in 1849 to the couple Rufus Curtis and Lydia Phillips Curtis and was named "Josephine Emma Curtis". She married George Irving Hopkins on July 19, 1874 . Their son, John Carver , was born in 1875. He died in 1905.

Hopkins was originally a follower (student) of the teaching of Christian Science by Mary Baker Eddy , according to which a "science" (science) can be found in the Christian Bible , which leads to the fact that everyone can practice the miracles of Jesus . However, she later separated from Christian Science in order to develop her own eclectic form of metaphysical idealism , the so-called New Thought , which was characterized by the mystical treatment of Gnosticism. However, Hopkins also had affinities with theosophy and a wide range of Eastern teachings.

In contrast to Eddy's teaching of God as both mother and father , Hopkins developed a teaching of the Trinity as three aspects of Divinity , in which each aspect had a special role in different historical epochs: God the Father , God the Son and God the Mother Spirit or Holy Comforter . Hopkins believed, like Eddy, that Spiritual Healing was the Second Coming of Christ into the world . Therefore, the early phase of their effectiveness was mainly characterized by this. Hopkins also took the view that the development of the role of women is an indication and also in the Prominence in the Godhead a signal is to be seen for a new era in which the mother aspect of God gain (Mother aspect of God) has a stronger influence should.

Phineas Parkhurst Quimby is often referred to as the founder of the New Thought . However, he died in 1866 and New Thought was only formally organized under Hopkins and became a regular movement with headquarters in Chicago 1886-88. Her first work, Class Lessons 1888 , highlighted key issues for organizing the New Thought, and her readings were famous for “giftedness”. Anyone who heard her speak recognized a charismatic ability (oratory). Her magnum opus, High Mysticism , is probably best understood after reading her basic writings. Her students include Charles Fillmore , founder of Unity Church ; Ernest Holmes , founder of Religious Science ; Malinda Cramer and Nona L. Brooks , founders of Divine Science ; and Harriet Emilie Cady , author of Unity's Cornerstone Texts Lessons in Truth .

Relationship with Christian Science and work with Mary Plunkett

Hopkins' earliest association with Christian Science appears to have appeared in the 1884 expulsion of Clara Choate for promiscuity . A few months later she became editor of the Christian Science Journal (although she was never officially a Christian Science teacher ), but was removed from office after about a year because she absorbed too much syncretistic influences from Asia, in contrast to Eddy's identification with him Christianity.

Apparently she joined the influence and ambitions of the Christian Science - dissident Mary Plunkett , which their old Christian Science practitioner told, that if Eddy you do not the next normal class and the responsibility for all Christian Science groups west of Buffalo übertrüge : "I will sweep her off the face of the earth." ("I'll sweep them off the face of the earth.") She had previously criticized AJ Swartz for plagiarizing Eddy's work , but with Plunkett's help she became the editor of Swartz's magazine before doing business with Plunkett.

Hopkins and Plunkett adopted the name Christian Science for both their magazine and their institute. Hopkins and Plunkett claimed that the name appropriately expressed their work and direction, even though they had severed ties with the Founder and although they represented the submission of the human spirit to the Divine. They sought followers from Eddy surroundings, such as Joseph Adams .

Plunkett asked Eddy again about responsibility for part of Eddy's Christian Science Movement , with the stipulation that Eddy should receive everything west of the Mississippi. When Eddy refused, she reacted upset. Hopkins and Plunkett continued to take in disaffected followers of Eddy, such as Ursula Gestefeld .

Hopkins also taught the two Fillmores , after which she no longer used the term Christian Science (after the Fillmores initially adopted this term).

Plunkett, on the other hand, attempted a following in New York City using her old relationships with Eddy , but fell out of favor with public opinion because she separated from her husband John, who was not the father of any of her children. Apparently she had a free love affair with A. Bentley Worthington. Only a month after her marriage to Worthington, however, he was convicted of embezzlement and multi-state bigamy (bigamy). Plunkett moved to Australia where she committed suicide.

Hopkins, on the other hand, founded the Emma Hopkins College of Metaphysical Science , which specialized in women as spiritual leaders . Hopkins held the view that humanity must be guided through three spiritual ages , in correspondence with the Trinity . God the Father represented the patriarchies of the past. God the Son was represented by Jesus Christ and brought liberation to human thought. The present age of God the Holy Spirit held women accountable . Hopkins thought of the Holy Spirit as Shechina , "Mother Comforter".

Her ideas on spiritual healing and the relationship of the soul to God have been picked up by several other religious movements, such as the International Order of St. Luke the Physician . Her last student was Ernest Holmes . She died in her Connecticut home in 1925.

student

Emma Curtis Hopkins has influenced many people as a teacher, including:

Works

  • A golden promise . Pittsfield, MA, Sun Print Co.
  • According to thy faith . Baccalaureate address.
  • All is divine order . Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing Co. 1925.
  • Awake thou that sleepest . Pittsfield, MA, Sun Print.
  • Bible instruction series .
  • Bible interpretations. Bible interpretations given during the early nineties at the Christian Science theological seminary at Chicago, Illinois. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing Co. 1925. ( Available online )
  • Bible interpretation from the book of Job  : in three lessons. Publisher: Roseville, Calif. : High Watch Fellowship, [19--]
  • Bible Interpretations Series 1–14; available online: ( Series 1–3 ) ( Series 4–6 ) ( Series 7 )
  • Bible lesson 1-35 .
  • Bible Lessons 1925 .
  • Bible lesson 1927 .
  • Bible lesson, no. 1. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing 1925-1927.
  • Bible lessons. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing Co. 1925.
  • But one substance. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing Co.
  • Christ at Samaria. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing Co. 1925.
  • Christian mysticism and the victorious life: first study, the sacred edict and estoric discipline. Baltimore, Williams & Wilkins Co. 1914.
  • Class lessons, 1888. Marina del Rey, CA, DeVorss 1977.
  • Continue the work. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Print. 1925.
  • Drops of gold. Roseville, CA, High Watch Fellowship 1970. ( Available online )
  • Emma Curtis Hopkins 2011. Reproduction.
  • Esoteric Philosophy Deeper Teachings in Spiritual Science. 2009. ISBN 0945385218
  • Esoteric philosophy in spiritual science.
  • First lesson in Christian Science. 1888.
  • For unto us a child is born. Marina Del Rey, CA, DeVorss & Co. Publishers ( Available online )
  • God and man are one. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Print.
  • High mysticism. New York, ES Gorham 1924.
  • High mysticism: a series of twelve studies in the inspirations of the sages of the ages. Philadelphia, Harper Prtg. Co. 1920-22.
  • High mysticism: studies in the wisdom of the sages of the ages. Cornwall Bridge, CT, Emma Curtis Hopkins Fund 1928-35.
  • High mysticism: a series of twelve studies in the wisdom of the sages of the ages. Santa Monica, CA, DeVorss 1974.
  • How to attain your good. Kansas City, MO, Unity Tract Society [1898-1914]
  • Jesus and Judas. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Print.
  • Judgment series in spiritual science. Alhambra, CA, School of Christ Teaching Sanctuary of Truth.
  • Justice of Jehovah. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing.
  • Magic of His name. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing 1927.
  • Pamphlets . Cornwall Bridge, CT, High Watch Fellowship 1945.
  • Résumé: practice book for the twelve chapters in High mysticism - first sent forth in 1892. Cornwall Bridge CT, Emma Curtis Hopkins Fund 1928.
  • Scientific Christian mental practice: founded upon the instruction of Emma Curtis Hopkins : lesson two, "Denials of science."
  • Scientific Christian mental practice. Santa Monica, CA, De Vorss 1974.
  • Scientific Christian mental practice, founded upon the instruction of Emma Curtis Hopkins. Lesson one "The statement of being." Seattle, Metaphysical News.
  • Scientific Christian Mental Practice. Cosimo Inc 2009.
  • Self treatment. Roseville, CA, High Watch Fellowship ( [1] )
  • Sixth lesson in Christian Science : from the private lessons. Chicago, Purdy Pub. Co. 1887?
  • Spiritual law in the natural world. Chicago, Purdy Pub. Co. 1894.
  • Studies in high mysticism: the magia Jesu Christi. IV. Faith. Baltimore, Williams & Wilkins 1924.
  • Teachings of Emma Curtis Hopkins. Cornwall Bridge, CT, High Watch Foundation.
  • Tenth lesson in Christian science. Chicago, Christian Science Publishing Co. 1891.
  • The bread of life Pittsfield, MA, Sun Print. 1925.
  • The chief thought. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Print. 1925.
  • The gospel series in spiritual science: an uncovering of the mystic connection that underlies your own true relation with God as Christ, your own eternal self, through these lessons, you come into a fuller, richer, expression of life not dependent upon the accident of opportunity. Alhambra, CA, School of Christ Teaching, Sanctuary of Truth 1976?
  • The Gospel Series: Uncovering the Mystical Connection That Reveals ...
  • The key to power. Kansas City, MO, Unity Book Company 1895, 1894.
  • The Ministry of the Holy Mother . Cornwall Bridge, CT: Emma Curtis Hopkins Fund. ( [2] )
  • The radiant I am. Cornwall Bridge, CT, High Watch Fellowship. ( [3] )
  • The real kingdom. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Print 1925.
  • The resurrection of Christ. Kansas City, MO, Unity Book Company 1893.
  • Two great lessons. Alhambra, CA, Sanctuary of Truth 1977.
  • Who are drunkards. Bible interpretation given during the early nineties at the Christian Science Theological Seminary at Chicago, Illinois. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing Co. [n. d.]
  • Your idea of ​​God. Pittsfield, MA, Sun Printing 1927.

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Harley 2002: 7
  2. ^ Robert Peel: Mary Baker Eddy: The Years of Trial : 177-79.
  3. ↑ Peel: 354, note 77.
  4. ↑ Peel: 227.
  5. ↑ Peel: 231, 234-235.
  6. ↑ Peel: 260-262.
  7. ^ Gail Harley: Emma Curtis Hopkins: forgotten founder of New Thought : 82.

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  • Gail M. Harley: Emma Curtis Hopkins: Forgotten Founder of New Thought. Syracuse University Press 2002. ISBN 0-8156-2933-8
  • Gail M. Harley: Women Building Chicago 1790-1990: A Biographical Dictionary. Indiana University Press 2001. ISBN 0-253-33852-2
  • Robert Peel: Mary Baker Eddy: The Years of Trial, 1876-1891. The Christian Science Publishing Society 1971. ISBN 0-87510-117-8

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personal data
SURNAME Hopkins, Emma Curtis
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Josephine Emma Curtis
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American author and religious founder
DATE OF BIRTH 1849
PLACE OF BIRTH Killingly , Connecticut
DATE OF DEATH 1925
Place of death Killingly