Key to the Science of Theology: Designed as an Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Parley P. Pratt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331142147 ISBN 13: 9780331142143

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A concise key to a broad vision: theology as a living science that connects revelation, history, reason, and daily life.

This introductory work presents a comprehensive view of theology as a study of how God, spirits, and humanity communicate, and how that knowledge shapes belief, practice, and culture. It frames the field as both timeless and relevant to modern questions, inviting readers to explore the foundations, methods, and aims of theological knowledge.

The book outlines several definitions of theology, then grounds them in historical and philosophical context. It explains how theology is linked to other sciences and to practical life, from art and architecture to language and navigation, and it sets the stage for a broader discussion of religious truth, unity, and progress.

• Clear definitions of theology and its role in knowing God, the world, and the afterlife
• Connections between theology and science, history, and daily life
• Historical context for religious knowledge and its aims in society
• A call for a universal standard of truth to unite diverse beliefs

Ideal for readers interested in the roots of religious philosophy and the aims of theological study.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331142147
• ISBN 13: 9780331142143
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 198