Joseph Murphy (1898-1981) was an Irish-born author, minister, and teacher associated with the New Thought movement. Educated in theology and comparative religion, Murphy served as the minister of the Church of Divine Science in Los Angeles, where his lectures on spiritual psychology attracted a wide audience. His writings explore the relationship between belief, imagination, and the subconscious mind, and his best-known book, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, became an international bestseller influencing generations of readers interested in metaphysical philosophy and personal transformation.