About “The three Christs of Ypsilanti”
The Three Christs of Ypsilanti is a non-fiction book by Milton Rokeach that documents an experiment involving three men with paranoid schizophrenia at Ypsilanti State Hospital in Michigan. The patients—Clyde Benson, Joseph Cassel, and Leon Gabor—each believed they were Jesus Christ. The book explores their interactions and the psychological dynamics that emerged as they confronted one another’s beliefs. Rokeach used this case study to examine the nature of delusions and the complexities of mental illness. The work provides a detailed account of the patients’ experiences and the psychiatrist’s observations during the study. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1981
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The three Christs of Ypsilanti?
The three Christs of Ypsilanti by Milton Rokeach has 338 pages.
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.