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I. John Hesselink
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Ira John Hesselink
March 21, 1928 Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
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| Died | October 28, 2018 (aged 90) Holland, Michigan, USA
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| Occupation | Theologian, professor |
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Etta ter Lou
(m. 1951) |
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| Tradition or movement | Reformed |
| Main interests | John Calvin |
Ira John Hesselink Jr. (born March 21, 1928 – died October 28, 2018) was an American theologian. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He spent his life studying and teaching about Christian beliefs.
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Who Was I. John Hesselink?
Ira John Hesselink Jr. was a well-known American theologian. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1928. He passed away in 2018 in Holland, Michigan.
He was an expert on the ideas of John Calvin, an important figure in Christian history. John Hesselink was a professor of Systematic Theology at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan.
A Life of Teaching and Study
After he retired, Professor Hesselink continued to be an honorary professor. He kept writing books and giving lectures. He traveled to Europe, South Korea, and Japan to share his knowledge.
He was a Dutch American theologian. He also served as a missionary in Japan. This was after he finished his studies at Western Theological Seminary.
Writing and Research
John Hesselink wrote many books and papers. One of his books was about Calvin's Catechism. This is a set of questions and answers that explain Christian beliefs.
He also wrote about Calvin's theology for a special book series. This series was published by Cambridge University.
Leading the Karl Barth Society
Professor Hesselink was also the president of the Karl Barth Society of North America. This group was started in 1972 in Toronto. It was created by scholars who studied the work of Karl Barth, another important theologian.
Family Life
John Hesselink was married to Etta for 67 years. They had five children and two grandchildren. His family continued his love for learning, music, and exploring the world.
