Herman L Hoeh: Salute to a Pioneer (article - Origin of Nations

Herman L Hoeh. A salute to a Worldwide Church of God pioneer
From Bob Petry
I just found out that Dr. Herman Hoeh has died.
In remembering my days at college and my memories of Dr. Hoeh, it really struck me at what
we all have lost over the years. The RCG was, in fact, a real driving force in striving to
understand the Scriptures.
Sure, it wasn't all understood correctly, but I have never seen in any organization or people
since then the drive to study that book and apply it to ones own life, and to tell the world
about it. That has been lost now, including some very wonderful people, warts and all!!
If it hadn't been for Dr. Hoeh, I might never have married my wonderful wife Arlene. Dr. Hoeh
encouraged me all the way, while another minister tried to dissuade me. I listened to Dr.
Hoeh, and he was right. She was meant for me and vice versa.
I shall always have very fond memories of Dr. Hoeh, from times in his classes, discussions
and counseling in his office, to visits to his home. He was truly a wonderful brilliant man.
We have all lost a brilliant light in our struggle through the darkness of this human life.
It will be a great day to meet him again in the resurrection, along with many others who have
preceded him. What a day when we all can stand before the Father and Son as brothers and
sisters working throughout eternity together.
All the best,
Bob Petry
November 23, 2004
Yair Davidy praises HL Hoeh
The Passing of a Scholar (H. L. HOEH) Herman L. HOEH has just passed away. H. L. HOEH
greeted the first publication of "The Tribes" enthusiastically and recommended his
acquaintances and students to buy it. He was one of our first supporters.
He was the author of a history of the world that relied heavily on traditional and mythological
sources many of which were relatively unknown and difficult to come by. His work is an
invaluable fount of source material and well worth reading.
Herman L. HOEH, "Compendium of World History", A Dissertation Presented to The Faculty
of the Ambassador College Graduate School of Theology In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Theology, 1962 (1963-1965, 1967 Edition), USA.
We did not know H. L. HOEH personally but spoke to him a few times on the phone and
found him to be civil, considerate, and discerning. May he rest in peace.
Yair Davidy
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