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Brother Benjamin: A History of the Israelite House of David | 
| Author: Clare E. Adkin
Publisher: Andrews Univ Pr
Category: Book
Buy New: $32.60
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 390312
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 374
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.5 x 1
ISBN: 0943872553
Dewey Decimal Number: 289.9
EAN: 9780943872551
ASIN: 0943872553
Publication Date: November 1990
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Product Description
What is the "House of David," who was King Ben, and how did this man come to establish a religious commune in Benton Harbor,Michigan? The book traces the history of this religious sect from 1903 to 1990. In BROTHER BENJAMIN, Clare E. Adkin, Jr. explores the answers to these questions from the inside. The foundation of his effort lies in the 200 plus interviews he conducted in an effort to look at the Israelites (as members refer to themselves) from every possible perspective-- including their famous long-haired baseball teams and scandals within the sect. Combine these interviews with the meticulous scouring of court records and reviewing of endless news articles, and the result is an extraordinarily detailed, lucid account of a rather well known although poorly understood, religious sect.
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Great Job on Brother Benjamin and the House of David March 23, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is wonderfully informative and well written book! It takes the reader on a fascinating journey of the mysterious House of David, and allows you to take an exciting ride into the lives of a rare and wonderful group of individuals that very well may have accomplished more than any small group in America. The book is on display at the House of David Museum and is used as a reference guide for those that stop in for a visit or to learn more about this fabulous religious colony. Mr. Adkin lived in the area of the House of David, and had the fortune of becoming familiar with many of those that still survived at the House of David Grounds in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The book is the best to date in regards to telling the complete, unbiased story of this great piece of American history!
Best History of the Group I've Read February 21, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This history of the House of David is objective, informative, and very well documented. The author conducted interviews with members, ex-members, and people who were in one way or another had interactions with the group and has many first hand stories included in the book. I enjoyed reading about all the things the group was involved in, made, invented, and the impact they had on the surrounding area and America as a whole. The pictures included in the book enhance the text by giving faces to associate with some of the people involved in the group. A fascenating history of one prophet, two cities, and the many good people who lived the religion. Well done, Mr. Adkin!
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