House of David

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Dates:
Active 1923
Active 1971

Biographical notes:

A religious cult that flourished in Benton Harbor, Michigan, in the 1910s and 1920s. The group was led by King Benjamin Purnell. He proclaimed himself the younger brother of Christ and the Seventh Messenger Angel who, according to the Book of Revelation, would gather together the 144,000 people who were to have immortal life on earth.

From the description of Scrapbooks, [ca. 1921]-1924. (University of Notre Dame). WorldCat record id: 23933396

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Subjects:

  • Adventists
  • Cults
  • Cults
  • Sects

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Places:

  • Michigan--Benton Harbor (as recorded)
  • Benton Harbor (Mich.) (as recorded)
  • Michigan (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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