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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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    • 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
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Doctrinal Expositions

Inner Symbolism of the Garden of Eden

1 Aug 20221 Aug 2022
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…
Commentary…

The Mechanics of Hearing Him

19 Aug 20211 Mar 2022
The voice of the Good Shepherd is a doctrinal subject worth our most careful study at this time. It is inexorably tied to the gift of the Holy Ghost, which,…
Commentary…

Hearing the Call

17 Aug 202123 Feb 2022
The word "hello" was not a common greeting prior to the advent of the telephone. It was actually a hunting call used to establish contact with other hunters in the…
Commentary…

Is Solitude Sacred?

12 Aug 202121 Feb 2022
Continuing on the theme of the vision quest and its role in the lives of holy people, and having touched upon the theme of the wilderness as a temple, we…
Commentary…

Why Is Wilderness Sacred?

11 Aug 202121 Feb 2022
Many ancient cultures around the world venerate a similar practice of going out into the wilderness to connect with God. The aboriginals of Australia called this sacred outing the "Renewal…
Commentary…

God’s Love Language

8 Aug 202121 Feb 2022
In Gary Chapman's bestseller, The Five Languages of Love, he describes and expounds on the different methods that individuals use to express and receive love. They are: Words of affirmation,Quality…
Commentary…

Eternal Signposts

6 Aug 202125 Jan 2022
Following personal spiritual direction in one's life can be a daunting and a difficult task. Sometimes you feel certain about going one way, and perhaps another day you feel to…
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…
Doctrinal Expositions

Are You Afflicted By Psychic Pride?

20 Apr 20185 Nov 2019
The great obstacle to developing one's spiritual senses is that of one's psychic pride. Pride in the pejorative sense is typically defined as excessive self-esteem or a dangerous overabundance of…
Daily Devotional…

Classic Truth: The Light of Christ

14 Apr 20183 Mar 2022
The following address was delivered by Marion G. Romney in the April 1977 session of General Conference: My brethren, I pray, and ask you to join in that prayer, that…

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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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