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They also generated their own electrical power, gave women the right to vote and hold office in 1903, and dominated the economy and cultural arts in Southwestern Michigan for over half a century.
Who were the Israelites of the House of David? Why did most of the membership come from distant parts of the earth? What is the teaching that founded the building of this apostolic community, and what is it all about today? The answers to these are in the elegant volume written by R. James Taylor, secretary of the trustees for Mary's City of David, the volume showcases the illuminating story of Sister Mary Purnell in her arduous journey through the devastation of outliving both of her children, the humiliation in facing the media's defamation of her husband, and the sore defeat of losing an entire community that she, and those in fellowship with her, had built, worked within, and made it their life's work for over a quarter of a century. At age 68, in the midst of worldwide depression, Sister Mary Purnell would walk two blocks east of the House of David properties with 217 faithful members, and begin anew for the third time in her life.
With a fraction of the properties that were once in her name along with her husband, Benjamin Purnell, and very little working capital, the most exciting chapter in all of the now 200-plus year history would begin in a tent on 14 March 1930. In seven years of zealous determination most of the "City of David" was built in a phenomenal display of faith established by works; and by 1939 all of Southwestern Michigan was enjoying the new prosperity of a flourishing communal order and the tourism that it attracted, while the nation at large struggled to regain itself. This fascinating story is printed on the finest enamel paper with duo-tone reproductions for the highest quality available, and will surely become a collector's treasure, and a reference tool for the curious and the serious. Fully illustrated with more than 250 documents and photographs, this deluxe, 11x14, 181 page show piece from one of America's oldest and most famous communal societies will become a valuable reference tool for libraries, students and scholars. This large and colorful volume will also be an exclusive collectible for the casual reader's bookshelf, or displayed as a conversational piece of Americana. Price is only $37.00 - postage included. Ask for it at your local bookseller or visit our On-line Gift Shop.
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