If a Man Die is an expertly written book on the Latter-day Saint conception of the eternal nature of man. It has universal application to all members of the Church, and its timeless message appeals to a wide range of readers. The book holds a special meaning to those who are bereaved and suffering, and to those who are doubtful and confused and need an uplifting philosophy of life. Included within its pages are many quotations from many leading Church authorities and scholars, including Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, B. H. Roberts, and Nels Nelson. Among the subjects treated are the premortal existence of man; the purpose of life; what happens at death; the spirit world; the immortality of the soul; the Mormon philosophy of life and death; and many others.