Holy means “sacred, having a godly character, or spiritually and morally pure. The opposite of holy is common or profane” (Guide to the Scriptures).
“A holy man is a man who prizes the things of the Spirit above all else. He is one who has garnered control over passions and appetites, one who has achieved the victory over self. He is, in addition, one who enjoys communion with the powers of heaven. He is one who is sanctified, who is clean. … He is one who finds joy in simple living and rejoices in goodness and truth” (McConkie and Millet, Doctrinal Commentary, 2:124–25
The records that were merged to form the present book of Mosiah have a repeated theme of deliverance and redemption of the Nephite people, who experienced captivity and bondage under Lamanite oppressors. God raised a number of deliverers and inspired them to save His people after they humbled themselves and hearkened unto His word.
The book of Mosiah contains some of the most beloved stories in the Book of Mormon: King Benjamin and his final oration to the people in Zarahemla, Ammon and King Limhi, King Noah and Abinadi, Alma’s conversion and the baptisms at the Waters of Mormon, and others. Important teachings include instructions and covenants to become children of Christ, the definition of the office of seer, Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the law of Moses, the doctrine of the Father and the Son, and the baptismal covenant.