In 1903; Benjamin Purnell; a long-haired; bearded itinerant preacher; arrived in Benton Harbor. He and his wife; Mary; stepped out of their coveredpreachers wagon; and gazing across a thriving summer resort; they saw their long-awaited paradise. Acquiring this paradise; they established a religiouscolony called the House of David; which grew to over 1;000 members from around the world; with phenomenal talents in music; sports; entertainment; and architecture. A pre-Disneyland-type amusement park was constructed; attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. As the colonys leader; the very charismatic and convincing Purnell called himself a brother to Jesus; and members flocked in; handing over their homes; wealth; and worldly possessions for the promise of everlasting life; creating huge wealth. Soon they built exquisite mansions; hotels; restaurants; cruise ships; factories; and miniature railroads. Holdings included diamond and gold mines; an island in Lake Michigan; thousands of acres of farmland; an Australian resort; an art studio; orchestras; vaudeville acts; a famous bearded baseball team; and more. This book will take readers on the fascinating journey of the House of David.
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