Key to the Science of Theology (Version 2)


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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 (4 hr 56 min)

Chapters

Preface 7:55 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER I. Theology—its definition—historical illustrations 13:14 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER II. Decline and loss of this science among the Jews 6:14 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER III. Progress, decline and final loss of the science of Theology among the Gentiles 9:37 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER IV. Rise, progress, decline and loss of the science of Theology on the Western Hemisphere 7:42 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER V. Keys of the mysteries of the Godhead 27:03 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER VI. Origin of the Universe 19:04 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER VII. Destiny of the Universe 15:03 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER VIII. Key of Knowledge, Power and Government 14:47 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER IX. Revival, or restoration of the science of Theology, in the present age 34:03 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER X. Keys of initiation in practical Theology 11:49 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER XI. Philosophy of Miracles 17:26 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER XII. Angels and Spirits 15:37 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER XIII. Dreams 9:25 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER XIV. The world of Spirits 12:07 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER XV. Resurrection, its times and degrees—first, second and third heavens 29:01 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER XVI. Further remarks on man's physical and intellectual progress—Philosophy of will 18:30 Read by James Bleckley
CHAPTER XVII. Laws of marriage and procreation 28:05 Read by James Bleckley