Pres. Boyd K. Packer
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"From its unlikely beginning to this day, 108,936,922 copies of The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ have been printed. It has been published into 62 languages; 22 more translations are in process.
"The book explains the purpose of mortal life and death; the certainty of life after death; what happens when the spirit leaves the body; the description of the Resurrection; how to receive and retain a remission of your sins; what hold justice and mercy have on you; what to pray for; priesthood; covenants and ordinances; the office and ministry of angels; the still, small voice of personal revelation; and pre-eminently, the mission of Jesus Christ and many other jewels that make up the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
"When I was about 10, I made my first attempt to read the Book of Mormon. The first part was easy-flowing New Testament language. Then I came to the writings of the Old Testament prophet Isaiah. I could not understand them, and I found them difficult to read. I laid the book aside . . .
"I did not read it all until I was on a troop ship with other bomber crew members, headed for the war in the Pacific . . . Carefully I read and reread the entire book. I tested the promise that it contained. That was a life-changing event.
"In a world ever more dangerous . . . The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ has the nourishing power to heal the starving spirits of the world . . . I love this (book.) Study it and one can understand both the Old Testament and the New Testament in the Bible. I know it is true."
