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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
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Is This Photograph Finally Joseph Smith? (Enhanced Renderings)

Note: updated with enhanced final renderings November, 2025. Introduction The obsession with the physical likeness of the prophet Joseph Smith…

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Horite Priest-Kings, the New and Everlasting Covenant, & the Succession Crisis of 1844

Tall Tales & Many Wives In the late Spring of 1888, the American imagination was alive with stories of cowboys…

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Progression & Probations

Dedicated to CS On a warm summer day in 1888, a 32-year-old Orson F. Whitney sat down in Heber, Utah,…

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Jehovah and David

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The Pharisees took great offense at Jesus' claims of both being the promised Messiah and the son of God. For a moment they considered that Jesus' claims were contradictory, for…
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Jehovah In Body

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When we combine the knowledge imparted by the Old and New Testaments with that of the modern revelations accepted as scripture by Mormons, new truths can be discovered. Today we…
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Worship in Spirit and Truth

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When Jesus spoke with the Samaritan woman at the well, and when she realized that Jesus was a prophet, she immediately thought to ask a question of doctrinal clarification: "'Sir,'…
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Fruitful in the True Knowledge

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In the book of 2 Peter, there is a set of instructions that Peter gives relative to making one's calling and election sure (chapter 1, verses 5 – 8 [see…
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The Beautiful Green Valley

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Today I am sharing another testimony borne by an "Old Nauvooer" in the Salt Lake City 20th ward around the turn of the 20th century, a nearly forgotten testimony from…
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The Second Adam (is probably not Jesus)

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There is a passage in the book of 1 Corinthians chapter 15 that has always been interpreted in the light of continuing a contrast between two people: Adam and Jesus.…
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Brother Joseph: Correcting Corrupted Youths

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An anecdote from the life of Joseph Smith shows the wisdom he possessed in attempting to rectify the course of troubled teenagers who he knew would otherwise go on to…
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Unrighteous Dominion

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The following discourse is taken from the Millennial Star, a Mormon publication in England that accompanied missionary work in that country at the beginning of the work. In 1852 this…
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Faith to Heal

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The scriptures say "that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and in him there is no variableness neither shadow of changing" (Morm. 9:9). They furthermore contain many marvelous…
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A Prophet Is Not Always a Prophet, But We Ought To Be

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Joseph Smith once taught that a prophet is not always a prophet: "Visited with brethren and sisters from Michigan. 'A Prophet is not always a Prophet' only when he is…

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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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