Project Gutenberg 2011-03-03 Public domain in the USA. 268 Pratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker) 1807 1857 Pratt, P. P. (Parley Parker) Pratt, Parley Parker 24001480 Key to the Science of Theology Produced by the Mormon Texts Project. Volunteers: Benjamin Bytheway, Hilton Campbell, Ben Crowder, Meridith Crowder, Cameron Dixon, Tod Robbins, David Van Leeuwen "Key to the Science of Theology" by Parley P. Pratt is a theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as an introduction to spiritual philosophy, religion, law, and governance, exploring the restoration of ancient truths and principles relevant for modern society. The author aims to lay a foundation for understanding divine knowledge, with a focus on unity and enlightenment among all peoples. The opening of the book presents a poetic and passionate preface, establishing the need for restoration within theological understanding amidst a backdrop of social upheaval and intellectual advancement in the 19th century. Parley P. Pratt asserts that while other fields are progressing, religious knowledge seems stagnant and encumbered by outdated creeds. He introduces the idea that true knowledge can break through ignorance and division, ultimately revealing a universal truth that would unite humanity. This context sets the tone for the subsequent chapters that delve into the historical evolution of theology, its decline among various nations, and the implications for the present day and future restoration of knowledge and spiritual understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Latter Day Saint churches Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines BX Text Christianity Latter Day Saints Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 289362 2025-07-14T11:06:55.740137 text/html 289183 2025-01-14T12:10:18.970474 text/html 167474 2025-07-14T11:07:01.126132 application/epub+zip 169860 2025-07-14T11:06:57.396139 application/epub+zip 169861 2025-07-14T11:06:56.343167 application/epub+zip 318903 2025-07-14T11:07:03.980120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 293706 2025-07-14T11:07:00.375105 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 261428 2022-09-16T09:10:18.649852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260015 2025-07-14T11:06:55.323187 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 259851 2021-01-07T14:37:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18745 2025-07-14T11:07:04.106103 application/rdf+xml 11674 2025-07-14T11:06:56.829153 image/jpeg 2969 2025-07-14T11:06:56.585156 image/jpeg 93762 2021-01-07T14:37:17 application/octet-stream application/zip 163449 2025-07-14T11:06:55.761131 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia