The Three Christs of Ypsilanti

In "The Three Christs of Ypsilanti," social psychologist Milton Rokeach chronicles an extraordinary two-year period in 1959 at Ypsilanti State Hospital, where he brought together three paranoid schizophrenics—Clyde Benson, Joseph Cassel, and Leon Gabor—each claiming to be Jesus Christ. Through their interactions, Rokeach explores the complexities of identity, belief, and delusion, presenting a poignant and at times humorous examination of the human experience. His insightful narrative delves into the lives of these troubled men, highlighting the profound contradiction of multiple identities vying for recognition.