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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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Daily Devotional…

Of Paul, and of Apollos, and of Cephas: Dependency & Damnation

30 May 202331 May 2023
In February 1832, not even a full two years after the organization of the restored Church of Jesus Christ, the Prophet Joseph Smith received a revelation that completely upset the…
Doctrinal Expositions

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

23 Jan 20231 Feb 2023
Tall Tales & Many Wives In the late Spring of 1888, the American imagination was alive with stories of cowboys and Indians battling in the untamed frontier. Many larger-than-life stories…
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:…
Doctrinal Expositions

Signs of the Times: Where Are We in Revelation?

21 Sep 202221 Sep 2022
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…
Commentary…

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…
Doctrinal Expositions

Progression & Probations

28 Feb 202228 Feb 2022
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…
Commentary…

King Follet Sermon Witness: Thomas Bullock

12 Nov 20211 Jun 2023
Following my last post, today we examine another first-hand account of Joseph Smith's famous sermon given at the funeral of King Follet on Sunday the 7th of April, 1844. (This…
Commentary…

King Follet Sermon Witness: George Laub

5 Nov 20211 Jun 2023
The funeral sermon by the prophet Joseph Smith for his friend, King Follet, delivered in the afternoon of Sunday the 7th of April, 1844, has become recognized as one of…
Commentary…

Jehovah and Q&A

27 Oct 20216 Apr 2022
Following is a series of questions I've received in response to my posts on Jehovah along with my answers: Q: So, was Jesus named Jehovah in the pre-mortal life or…
Commentary…

Jehovah and the Son

24 Oct 20214 Apr 2022
The Jews of Jesus' time had a bone to pick with him, not because he claimed to be God the Father but because he claimed to be God the Son:…

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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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