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The Science of Theology

The Science of Theology

Modern commentary on an ancient theme—administered by Adam, composed in Christ, sealed by Smith, and published by Pratt: principles for the final development of universal peace, truth, and knowledge.

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  • Key to the Science of TheologyRead the entirety of the great Apostolic work—including the preface—published in 1853
    • Chapters I – IVA historical synopsis of the intermittent presence of this science among men
      • Chapter ITheology—its definition—historical illustrations
      • Chapter IIDecline and loss of this science among the Jews
      • Chapter IIIProgress, decline and final loss of the science of Theology among the Gentiles—foreshadowings of its restoration for the ushering in of the Millennium
      • Chapter IVRise, progress, decline and loss of the science of Theology on the Western Hemisphere, as brought to light by the late discovery of Ancient American Records
    • Chapters V – XThe Gospel of Jesus Christ with its priesthood and ordinances at the head of this science
      • Chapter VKeys of the mysteries of the Godhead
      • Chapter VIOrigin of the Universe
      • Chapter VIIDestiny of the Universe
      • Chapter VIIIKey of Knowledge, Power and Government
      • Chapter IXRevival, or restoration of the science of Theology, in the present age
      • Chapter XKeys of initiation in practical Theology
    • Chapters XI – XVIIA pseudo appendix of “mysteries” finally unmasked by this science
      • Chapter XIPhilosophy of Miracles
      • Chapter XIIAngels and Spirits
      • Chapter XIIIDreams
      • Chapter XIVThe world of Spirits
      • Chapter XVResurrection, its times and degrees—first, second and third heavens; or, the Telestial, Terrestrial and Celestial kingdoms
      • Chapter XVIFurther remarks on man’s physical and intellectual progress—Philosophy of will, as originating, directing and controlling all voluntary animal motion—astounding facts, in relation to the speed, or velocity of motion, as attainable by physical man—intercommunication of the inhabitants of different and distant planets
      • Chapter XVIILaws of marriage and procreation
  • Blog: Replies to ThomasInsights into this science for the doubting Thomas or skeptical student among us
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  • Blog: Doctrinal ExpositionsPearls and gems from a personal, continual study of this science for those who believe
  • Blog: PoetryAs the Apostle well knew, sometimes prose fails the writer in conveying this science
  • PodcastHost DawnsEarlyLight answers your questions about this science in this regular broadcast.
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Doctrinal Expositions

What did Joseph Smith Look Like?

23 Oct 202025 Oct 2020
When it comes to the image of the Prophet Joseph Smith, hundreds of gifted artists and researches have produced a myriad of images over the past 200 years to help…
Doctrinal Expositions

Asherah: Mother in Heaven

29 Apr 20208 Jun 2020
One of the most significant doctrines restored by the Prophet Joseph Smith is a knowledge that deity does not exist on a principle of celibate solitude (let alone incorporeal corporality).…
Doctrinal Expositions

There Is No Beauty that We Should Desire Him

24 Apr 202028 Jul 2020
What did Jesus of Nazareth look like? This blog post attempts to answer that question from the eyes and talents of some few who have been blessed with a common…
Doctrinal Expositions

Protected: A Fugitive in the Earth

20 Dec 201922 Dec 2019
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Doctrinal Expositions

The Celestial, not the Terrestrial, Inherit the Earth?

7 Nov 20198 Nov 2019
"Also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial, and bodies telestial; but the glory of the celestial, one; and the terrestrial, another; and the telestial, another."There is one glory of the sun,…
Doctrinal Expositions

Classic Truth: Administering the Form Without the Power

5 Nov 20195 Nov 2019
The following is a story from the life of the pioneer saint, Joseph Bates Noble: By request, I shall attempt to refer to some things, of which I have been…
Replies to Thomas

Infinite: You and the Substance of the Universe

24 Oct 20195 Nov 2019
Dear Joseph, I’ve recently been thinking a lot about the origins of the universe—namely, the creation story of traditional Judeo-Christian doctrine versus the “organization” taught by the LDS church versus…
Doctrinal Expositions

One of the Plainest Books

25 May 20195 Nov 2019
The Beast of Revelation as an Extraterrestrial Introduction The following is a curated reproduction of an electrifying discourse by Joseph Smith that he gave just a year previous to his…
Doctrinal Expositions

Classic Truth: The Revelation of John Vs. Daniel

26 Apr 201927 Oct 2020
Sermon delivered by Joseph Smith the Prophet at the General Conference of the Church at Nauvoo, Ill. on Saturday April 8, 1843: The subject I intend to speak upon this…
Doctrinal Expositions

The Tongue of Angels: The Necessity of the Holy Ghost in the Fulness of the Gospel

2 May 20185 Nov 2019
The introduction to the Book of Mormon gives the following interesting detail as to its contents: “The Book of Mormon…is a record of God’s dealings…and contains the fulness of the…

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The Key to the Science of Theology is a book written by the Apostle Parley P. Pratt, published in 1855, two years before his martyrdom. The author of this site, Joseph, has studied the Gospel of Jesus Christ as restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith Jr. in great depth for over a decade. It is his conviction that the writing of Parley P. Pratt most accurately conveys in succinct form what Joseph Smith Jr. had been piecing together all his life. This blog is an ode to that triumphant work and the glorious future it prophetically envisions.

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