The book When the Word Was Given...An Account of Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, and the Black Muslim World by Louis Lomax is a detailed examination of the lives, ideas, and influence of two outstanding leaders of the African-American movement in the United States, Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X. The author reveals the complex relationships between these figures, drawing on his own memories and paying tribute to their contribution to the struggle for the rights and freedom of blacks. The book is an important source for understanding the history of the Black Muslim movement in America and its impact on the socio-political reality of the South Korean state.