Gordon H. Clark: Personal Recollections

Honest memoirs by those who knew him best in various capacities: his children, his sons-in-law, his students, his peers. I enjoyed reading every page, and did not put it down until I had finished. I highly recommend this book to all those acquainted with Dr. Clark, but also to those who did not know him. His desire to honor God in all areas of his life should be an encouragement to all.

Yes, the Trinity Foundations' obsession with EVERYONE being beyond the pale is in ironic contrast to Clark's own approach. But this is one book of theirs really worth reading. Nothing earthshattering here, just simple testimonies of people great and small who were touched by Dr. Clark. Some are homeshold names (Carl Henry, Ruth Graham Bell), others are obscure, but all testify to the intense devotion, brilliant mind, and tender heart they encountered. Some knew Dr. Clark as a PhD philosophy student at Univ of Penn., some as a Presbyterian pastor, some as a professor at Wheaton College, some as family members, some as childhood friends, but all saw a humble servant of Christ. I especially enjoyed the testimonies of Presbyterian heros Ed Clowney (pres. of Westminster Seminary), Ronald Nash (RTS Orlando prof), and John W. Sanderson (Covenant Seminary). It reminds us how heartbreaking his witch trial by the OPC was. Buy an extra copy for your pastor or church library.