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The Science of Theology

The Science of Theology

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
  • Blog: Replies to ThomasInsights into this science for the doubting Thomas or skeptical student among us
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  • Blog: Doctrinal ExpositionsPearls and gems from a personal, continual study of this science for those who believe
  • Blog: PoetryAs the Apostle well knew, sometimes prose fails the writer in conveying this science
  • PodcastHost DawnsEarlyLight answers your questions about this science in this regular broadcast.
    • Listen NowGo to the podcast’s host page at Anchor.fm and listen to any episode that has been published to date
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Doctrinal Expositions

The Celestial, not the Terrestrial, Inherit the Earth?

7 Nov 20198 Nov 2019
"Also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial, and bodies telestial; but the glory of the celestial, one; and the terrestrial, another; and the telestial, another."There is one glory of the sun,…
Poetry

Of the Morning

8 Apr 20185 Nov 2019
New and rising light of Morn, Thou the bands of night hath shorn, And taking up thy path again, Shall through the bright'ning Heavens wend. "When a person dies, will…
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…
Poetry

The Holly and The Ivy

16 Dec 20145 Nov 2019
In olden times, a Christmas tradition was a song competition between the men and women of a given town. The contest was to see who could sing the highest praise…
Replies to Thomas

Heaven or Hell?

9 Sep 20145 Nov 2019
Dear Joseph, Mormon doctrine teaches that God manipulated pre-existing matter? Is that accurate? So . . . he "built" then, right? He didn't create. And if THAT'S accurate then I…

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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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