Title: Gabriel D. De Jong Collection, 1884-1952
ID: COLL/045
Primary Creator: De Jong, Gabriel D. (1864-1928)
Extent: 6.0 Boxes. More info below.
Arrangement: Folder level description
Subjects: Archaeology - Study and teaching, Bible - Antiquities, Calvin Theological Seminary - Study and teaching, Christian Reformed Church - History, Church polity, De Jong, G. D. (Gabriel D.), 1864-1928, Idolatry - History, Reformed Church - Government, Religions - History
Forms of Material: Sermons
The Reverend Gabriel D. De Jong was born March 2, 1864, at Minnertsga in Friesland, the Netherlands. His Christian education there was intended to prepare him for the ministry in the Reformed Church in the Old World. Circumstances, however, led him to the New World in May 1882. Arriving in Grand Rapids, he was advised to join the Christian Reformed Church, which was then in the midst of the Freemasonry problem.
In order to come to a right decision for himself, he worked a year. He then decided to join the Christian Reformed Church, becoming a member of the Coldbrook congregation. For three years he attended the Theological School. His first charge was in Vriesland, Michigan. Later charges were in Grand Haven and South Olive, Michigan; Leighton, Iowa; and Highland, Indiana. From 1908 to 1914, however, he served as professor of church history at the seminary.
His retirement at the age of sixty-three was necessitated by severe arthritis. A year later he died quite suddenly of pneumonia following the flu. He left behind his widow, three sons, and two daughters. The fact that eight pastors officiated at his funeral testifies to the high regard his fellow ministers had for him personally and for his service to the church.
Archaeology - Study and teaching
Bible - Antiquities
Calvin Theological Seminary - Study and teaching
Christian Reformed Church - History
Church polity
De Jong, G. D. (Gabriel D.), 1864-1928
Idolatry - History
Reformed Church - Government
Religions - History
Repository: Heritage Hall, Hekman Library
Alternate Extent Statement: 3.0 cubic ft.
Acquisition Source: Gift of M. Monsma
Other Note: Collection partly in Dutch.
