Key to the Science of Theology (Version 2)

Parley Pratt (1807 - 1857)

Written by Parley P. Pratt, a prominent early member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as Mormons, "Key to the Science of Theology" was first published in 1855 and is considered a classic work of Mormon theology. The book covers a wide range of theological topics, beginning with a spiritual history of the Jews and Gentiles as they first gain and then lose knowledge of God, and then moving progressively into topics foundational to the expansive and peculiar cosmology of the Latter-day Saints. Pratt draws heavily on the scriptures, both Old and New Testaments as well as the LDS revelations, to persuade an audience of mixed religious traditions. One of the key themes of the book is the idea that God is a loving, personal being who is intimately involved in the lives of his children. Pratt emphasizes the importance of faith, repentance, and obedience to God's commandments in order to receive salvation and exaltation. Summary by James Bleckley

Genre(s): Christianity - Commentary, Other religions

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 00 Preface James Bleckley
00:07:55
Play 01 CHAPTER I. Theology—its definition—historical illustrations James Bleckley
00:13:14
Play 02 CHAPTER II. Decline and loss of this science among the Jews James Bleckley
00:06:14
Play 03 CHAPTER III. Progress, decline and final loss of the science of Theology among the Gentiles James Bleckley
00:09:37
Play 04 CHAPTER IV. Rise, progress, decline and loss of the science of Theology on the Western Hemisphere James Bleckley
00:07:42
Play 05 CHAPTER V. Keys of the mysteries of the Godhead James Bleckley
00:27:03
Play 06 CHAPTER VI. Origin of the Universe James Bleckley
00:19:04
Play 07 CHAPTER VII. Destiny of the Universe James Bleckley
00:15:03
Play 08 CHAPTER VIII. Key of Knowledge, Power and Government James Bleckley
00:14:47
Play 09 CHAPTER IX. Revival, or restoration of the science of Theology, in the present age James Bleckley
00:34:03
Play 10 CHAPTER X. Keys of initiation in practical Theology James Bleckley
00:11:49
Play 11 CHAPTER XI. Philosophy of Miracles James Bleckley
00:17:26
Play 12 CHAPTER XII. Angels and Spirits James Bleckley
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Play 13 CHAPTER XIII. Dreams James Bleckley
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Play 14 CHAPTER XIV. The world of Spirits James Bleckley
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Play 15 CHAPTER XV. Resurrection, its times and degrees—first, second and third heavens James Bleckley
00:29:01
Play 16 CHAPTER XVI. Further remarks on man's physical and intellectual progress—Philosophy of will James Bleckley
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Play 17 CHAPTER XVII. Laws of marriage and procreation James Bleckley
00:28:05