September 1976 Contents Spencer W. KimballHow Rare a Possession—the Scriptures! Jeffrey R. HollandDaddy, Donna, and Nephi Arthur R. BassettIt Begins with a Family: Some Major Teachings in the First Half of the Book of Mormon Mormon Journal Gerald E. JonesA South Dakota Swede and the Book of Mormon John F. HeidenreichIt Taught Me the Bible E. James BarberiAlma 32 Changed My Disposition—and My Life Arthur G. PledgerThe W and I John W. WelchThey Came from Jerusalem: Some Old World Perspectives on the Book of Mormon Lynn M. and Hope A. HiltonIn Search of Lehi’s Trail—Part 1: The Preparation Book of Mormon Chronology Chart Marshall R. CraigFather Lehi: Prophet and Patriarch Allen E. BerginNephi, a Universal Man Richard Lloyd AndersonGold Plates and Printer’s Ink I Have a Question Jeffrey R. HollandHow can I explain Nephi’s killing Laban to my nonmember friends? Bruce D. BlumellWould you respond to the theories that the Book of Mormon is based on the Spaulding manuscript or on Ethan Smith’s View of the Hebrews? Monte S. NymanWhy is the Book of Mormon the “most correct book”? Church Policies and Announcements News of the Church President Kimball and President Ford Second Visitors Center Planned for Temple Square New Emphasis In Genealogy After One Flood—Another of Faith, Hope, and Good Hard Work Extermination Order Rescinded The LDS Scene David O. McKay