How Rare a Possession
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How Rare a Possession is a 64-minute film produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It depicts the conversion stories of Parley P. Pratt
, a Church leader in the 19th century, and Vincenzo di Francesca, an Italian pastor in the 20th century, who both join the Church after studying the Book of Mormon
. It also shows several key scenes from the Book of Mormon.
Parley P. Pratt
Parley Parker Pratt, Sr. was a leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and an original member of Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1835 until his murder in 1857. He served in the Quorum with his younger brother, Orson Pratt...
, a Church leader in the 19th century, and Vincenzo di Francesca, an Italian pastor in the 20th century, who both join the Church after studying the Book of Mormon
Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement that adherents believe contains writings of ancient prophets who lived on the American continent from approximately 2600 BC to AD 421. It was first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith, Jr...
. It also shows several key scenes from the Book of Mormon.