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Delve into the rich theological landscape crafted by Parley P. Pratt, a key figure in the early days of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Originally published in 1855, Key to the Science of Theology stands as a foundational text in Mormon thought. Pratt navigates a broad spectrum of theological themes, starting with a spiritual history of the Jews and Gentiles and their evolving relationship with God. He then ventures into the unique cosmology of the Latter-day Saints. Drawing extensively from the scriptures—both the Old and New Testaments, as well as LDS revelations—Pratt ...

This volume seeks to present a concise yet original perspective on the Science of Theology, drawing insights from revelation, history, prophecy, reason, and analogy. It aspires to be an introductory key to understanding the foundational principles of the divine science it explores. If it can illuminate the past, present, and future for its readers, encourage investigation and inquiry, and foster unity among people of diverse nations and religions based on the unchanging, infinite truths of the divine, then it will have fulfilled the purpose envisioned by the author.

Parley P. Pratt’s autobiography is one of the great personal stories of early Latter-day Saint church history. It is an eventful and thrilling story of a man’s complete faith in and total commitment to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, as well as the price he paid and the blessings he received for pursuing such a course.

Legacy LDS Audiobook Foundation is proud to present Key to the Science of Theology, by Parley P. Pratt, with additional faith-building content for the modern reader. Parley P. Pratt began to work on Key to the Science of Theology in San Francisco in August 1851, just before leaving for his mission to Chile. He continued writing it while in Chile. He finished the manuscript upon his return to Utah in 1853. The manuscript remained unpublished, however, until 1855 when Parley found a publisher in England.

Parley P. Pratt wrote A Voice of Warning over a two-month period while on a mission to New York. The economy in Kirtland was collapsing, and dissension was rife among Church members. Even Parley became caught up in the dissension and was for a time estranged to Joseph Smith. In an act of renewal, Parley went to New York to preach the gospel and purify himself. With few doors open to him, Parley focused himself on writing, producing A Voice of Warning.

Parley P. Pratt began to work on The Key to the Science of Theology in San Francisco in August 1851, just before leaving for his mission to Chile. He continued writing it while in Chile. He finished the manuscript upon his return to Utah in 1853. The manuscript remained unpublished, however, until 1855 when Parley found a publisher in England. Parley's book represented a lifetime of thought and built on ideas first propounded in Pratt's earlier writings, especially missionary tracts stemming from his years in England. The impact of The Key to the Science of Theology was unparalleled. One Latter-day Saint diarist of the 19th century observed: "We had every encouragement to read the Church publications: The Voice of Warning; the Pearl of Great Price; and Key to Theology."