A Voice of Warning by Parley P. Pratt
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"A Voice of Warning" by Parley P. Pratt is a religious text written in the early 19th century. The book serves as an introduction to the principles and doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, focusing on the significance of prophecy and its fulfillment. It aims to correct misconceptions about Mormonism and provide what Pratt views as essential truths regarding faith, revelation, and the ongoing divine communication with humanity.
The beginning of the text outlines the author's motivations, particularly his desire to offset the misrepresentations faced by the early Latter-day Saints. Pratt discusses the importance of understanding prophecies, explaining a clear, literal interpretation of scripture rather than a spiritualized approach that could lead to misconceptions. Citing historical examples and biblical references, he emphasizes the necessity of revelation from God and the gathering of Israel in the last days, portraying the challenges that believers have faced historically and the hope of future fulfillment of prophecies in their faith. This opening invites readers to consider a religious framework that relies on the direct interaction of God with His followers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pratt, Parley P. (Parley Parker), 1807-1857 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Voice of Warning Or, an introduction to the faith and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
| Credits | Produced by the Mormon Texts Project. Volunteers: Benjamin Bytheway, Meridith Crowder, Ben Crowder, Cameron Dixon, Eric Heaps, Tod Robbins, David Van Leeuwen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Latter Day Saint churches -- Doctrines |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35554 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 351 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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