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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
  • Blog: Replies to ThomasResponses to anonymized reader-submitted questions
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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
  • PodcastHost DawnsEarlyLight answers your questions about this science in this regular broadcast.
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Category: Replies to Thomas

Responses to anonymized reader-submitted questions

Replies to Thomas

What Version of the Bible Should I Use?

29 Sep 2022
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:…
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…
Replies to Thomas

Time: All is as One Day with God

21 Jul 20165 Nov 2019
Dear Joseph, Life: what a waste of time! I find it hard to believe that God would waste time having me and the other billions of humans bumbling about stubbing…
Replies to Thomas

The Devil’s Rebuttal

16 Jun 20165 Nov 2019
Dear Joseph, Lately there's been a lot of discussion in the media about identity. It's made me think about what you have written before, that I am supposedly a son of…
Replies to Thomas

The Seed Must Die: Creation in His Image

18 Feb 201624 Mar 2020
Dear Joseph, I like what you've written to me about the need for faith, but I still find myself surrounded by evidences that God, as a supreme controller of all…
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How Faith Can Soar to Knowledge

14 May 20155 Nov 2019
Dear Joseph, It's been a while since I've written; you've given quite a lot of information to digest in your letters to me and there's just been a lot going…
Replies to Thomas

Revelation, Truth, and Error: Laws of Detection

31 Jan 20155 Nov 2019
Dear Joseph, I still haven't got around to changing my world view, as you suggested. But I feel concerned that even if I begin to see God's hand in my past, I may…
Replies to Thomas

The Postman

17 Nov 20145 Nov 2019
Dear Joseph, I haven't been able to devote as much time as I'd like towards reinterpreting my world view, as you've suggested. I mean, I find it hard to be…
Replies to Thomas

Recognizing Answers to Prayer: A Radical Shift in World View

4 Nov 20145 Nov 2019
Dear Joseph, "God is your Heavenly Father and He loves you perfectly, and He is not a domineering, cigar-smoking authority figure who wants you to bend to his will.... You cannot…
Replies to Thomas

Mother Earth: Eternal, Geographical Inheritance

27 Oct 20145 Nov 2019
Dear Joseph, I can't help but wonder if my insistence on trying to solve my mental dilemmas with God's nature is just a by-product of having been raised to believe in…

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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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