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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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  • The Science of TheologyHome for the modern blog and the book, The Key to the Science of Theology
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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
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  • Blog: Doctrinal ExpositionsLong-form essays covering various doctrinal subjects from multiple angles
  • Blog: Daily DevotionalShort-form, frequent posts focusing on a single aspect or two of a given topic
    • CommentarySynchronizing truth, doctrine, and scripture—one bite at a time
    • ExegesisScriptural analyses utilizing manuscripts in Greek and Hebrew
    • PoetrySometimes prose fails the writer to convey an inspired thought
    • The Book of Walks With GodInstallments of the First Nations Version of the Book of Mormon as they are completed
    • AI Book of Mormon: Narrative Images
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If You Could Hie to Sirius B

Kolob has been the fascination of Mormons ever since the Prophet Joseph Smith presented to the world the lost teachings…

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Plural Marriage & The Parable of the Talents

Forward This essay is being written in response to the appearance of a viewpoint among members of The Church of…

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What did Joseph Smith Look Like?

When it comes to the image of the Prophet Joseph Smith, hundreds of gifted artists and researches have produced a…

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What Version of the Bible Should I Use?

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Dear Joseph, I need help deciding which version of the Bible I should use in some courses I'm taking. I’ve listed the options available to me per the curriculum below:…
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Signs of the Times: Where Are We in Revelation?

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The future has been a subject of great interest for professed holy men for as long as the earth has endured. However, our knowledge that we live in the last…
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AI Book of Mormon: Narrative Images

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The following images were generated by me using artificial intelligence and can be found on this Instagram page. As new images are generated, they will be added to the top…
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Inner Symbolism of the Garden of Eden

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When Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden, they obeyed the Law of Sacrifice in offering up the firstlings of their flock as they had been commanded…
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A Dialogue Between Joseph Smith and the Devil

30 May 2022
What follows is an adaption of a work by Parley P. Pratt entitled, A Dialogue Between Joseph Smith and the Devil. The original was published on January 1st of 1844…
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What Did Parley P. Pratt Look Like?

23 May 2022
The first saints of the restoration have a near-mythical place in the minds of modern mormons. This status is not without reason: the first generation of the church maneuvered through…
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Keeper of the Gate

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In the Book of Mormon we read commentary from Nephi that appears to indicate that the only person who will stand to admit or deny us to heaven will be…
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Perfectionism

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Jesus said, "I would that ye should be perfect even as I, or your Father who is in heaven is perfect" (3 Ne. 12:48). This commandment hearkens back to the…
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Progression & Probations

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Dedicated to CS On a warm summer day in 1888, a 32-year-old Orson F. Whitney sat down in Heber, Utah, to enjoy the company of the then-Apostle, Lorenzo Snow. Snow…
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Protology: Sinai and the Pre-Earth Council

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The events of this transitory life can only be correctly understood with a knowledge of what transpired before this world and what will transpire after. This notion has been likened…

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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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