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100 1 _aPratt, Parley P.
_q(Parley Parker),
_d1807-1857
245 1 0 _aKey to the Science of Theology
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-03
508 _aProduced by the Mormon Texts Project. Volunteers: Benjamin Bytheway, Hilton Campbell, Ben Crowder, Meridith Crowder, Cameron Dixon, Tod Robbins, David Van Leeuwen
520 _a"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 Parley P. Pratt asserts that while other fields are progressing, religious knowledge seems stagnant and encumbered by outdated creeds.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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLatter Day Saint churches
653 _aLatter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35470
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