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Key to the Science of Theology

Parley P. Pratt

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The present Volume aims to embody, in a concise and somewhat original manner and style, a general view of the Science of Theology, as gathered from revelation, history, prophecy, reason and analogy. If the Work proves an introductory key to some of the first principles of the divine science of which it treats; if it serves to open the eyes of any of his fellowmen, on the facts of the past, the present, and the future; if it leads to investigation and inquiry, and calls public attention to the greater and more particular truths which have been, or are about to be, revealed as a standard by which to unite the people of all nations and of all religions upon the rock, the sure foundation of divine, eternal, uncreated, infinite and exhaustless Truth,

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Book Excerpt: 
. . . to an immaterial existence beyond the grave: an existence unconnected with any real or tangible matter, or substance.

But their risen Lord adopted the most simple means of dispersing their mysticism, their spiritual vagaries or immateriality. He called upon them to handle him and see, "For" said he, "a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have."

They accordingly handled him, examined the prints of the nails in his hands and feet, and the mark of the spear in his side. But, as if this was not enough in order to familiarize them still more with the facts of a material or tangible immortality, he ate and drank with them—partaking of a broiled fish and an honey-comb.

In short, he was with them for forty days, in which he walked, talked, ate, drank, taught, prophesied, commanded, commissioned, reasoned with and blessed them, thus familiarizing to them that immortality and eternal life which he wi. . . Read More

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One of my favorite quotes is about the Holy Ghost - "It quickens all the intellectual faculties, increases, enlarges, expands and purifies all the natural passions and affections, and adapts them, by the gift of wisdom to their lawful use. It inspires, develops, cultivates and matures all the fine t

I read this one during my missionary prep days back in 1975. I was so enamored with it I thought I would use it to teach the kids in my Sunday School class. I was only a few years older than them. They scoffed and made it clear they wee very uncomfortable with both the ideas found in the book as wel

Parley P Pratt has a great gift for language. For expressing gospel doctrine beautifully and without apology.

In Key to the Science of Theology, Parley P. Pratt, who was a brilliant thinker of the nineteenth century, argues that all of the various sciences and arts are appendages to theology. He argues the reality that for those with faith in God, as Creator, there is no difference between science and faith

Every member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints should read and study this work. I place it with JESUS THE CHRIST by Talmadge. Well worth your time. It was my Sunday afternoon reading for a few weeks.

""There is one only living and true God, without body, parts, or passions; consisting of three persons—the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost."

It is painful to the human mind to be compelled to admit, that such wonderful inconsistencies of language or ideas, have ever found place in any human creed. Yet, s

It's been on my to-read shelf for a very long time. I am glad I finally got around to it. Pratt knew and understood the gospel extremely well. I am glad for the insights he gave me. This will now make a great reference book.

To appreciate this book, we have to first understand and contextualize it as a by-product of a remarkable time--the restoration of the Gospel during a time of great advances in knowledge. Written in the passionate, often poetic style of the mid-1800s by Elder Parley Parker Pratt, who joined the Chur

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