Just Dad: Stories of Herman Hoeksema

Click to look inside Many people are familiar with the public persona of Herman Hoeksema. As one of the leading theologians of the twentieth century, a seminary professor, the pastor of a large congregation, and a prolific writer, he was well-known in ecclesiastical circles, as well as in the world in general. But to his family he was “just Dad.” This anecdotal biography written by his youngest child records many stories about him - some perhaps familiar, but others never before told. Included in the book are numerous pictures of Hoeksema and his family, as well as an appendix with several personal letters of Hoeksema written to his children when he took a trip to Europe in 1929. These will show you a side of Hoeksema not found elsewhere. Read a review by Charles Terpstra (The Three R's blog), and Monica Koole (the Beacon Lights). What others have said about the book: “In so many ways I can relate to [Lois'] feelings and experiences...It is also good for us to see that [Ho