Especially For You

About the Book

This is a series of inspiring and informative essays on life challenges. A scholar, historian, university professor and long-time pastor shares his opinions and ideas on a variety of subjects. Practical common sense comments on some of life’s most critical issues Thoughtful observations and suggestions about important issues ESPECIALLY FOR YOU is a book about knowledge, wisdom, humor, philosophy, spirituality, friendliness and family. It comes from the pen of an experienced scholar of American history, a bi-vocational pastor, a former college administrator, a professor of history who has taught for many years in a variety of schools of higher education. This is a book out of one person’s experience and thoughts on some of the interesting and challenging ideas and experiences in life. Reading ESPECIALLY FOR YOU will make you think, inspire you to act, encourage you to continue working, help you communicate better. Here is a book that is respectful, informative and inspirational that you will want to share with your family and friends. It is a book written “especially for you” to deal with issues and ideas that concern all of us.

About the Author

Dr. Jerry Hopkins, a professor of history and a long-time pastor, has training in history, theology, political science, and religious studies. He began teaching at Eastern Kentucky University and has continued teaching for a time at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (as a teaching assistant), the University of Kentucky (first as a teaching assistant and then as an instructor for several years), Mid-Continent Baptist College, Panola College, and now at East Texas Baptist University as a professor of history. His research and work with the Billy Graham Center Archives (first as a student and then as an advisor and consultant in framing a collection policy for evangelical mission/evangelism/revival materials) enriched his understanding of both evangelical and non-evangelical traditions. Dr. Hopkins’ research and writing has focused on social, religious, political and moral problems, including racism. Dr. Hopkins holds the B.A. and M.A. in history from Eastern Kentucky University (1968) and the Ph.D. in history from the University of Kentucky (1986). He has additional graduate studies at Regent’s Park College, Oxford University (England), Texas Christian University, Stephen F. Austin State University, West Texas A&M University, and Texas A&M University-College Station.