Biblical Reflections on Male Spirituality

by Boyer, Mark G.

• ISBN13: 9780814623237
• ISBN10: 0814623239
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: Liturgical Pr

Summary

This book examines the biblical dimension of the spirituality of men by proposing thirty-one male characters from the Bible and exploring each one's relationship with God.

Author Biography

Fr. Mark G. Boyer is a part-time instructor in New Testament in the religious studies department of Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 7
Abraham: A Man of Hospitality	p. 9
Isaac: Measuring Up to Dad	p. 12
Jacob: Who's on Top	p. 16
Noah: Build a What?	p. 19
Joseph: Rising to the Top	p. 22
Moses: Who Will Speak?	p. 25
Pharaoh: The Obstinate Leader	p. 28
Aaron: Silent Sacrifice	p. 31
Balaam: Blessing Others	p. 34
Joshua: Finish the Job	p. 37
Gideon: Destroyer of Paganism	p. 39
Samson: Pumping Iron	p. 42
Samuel: A Listener	p. 45
Jonathan: Friend Forever	p. 48
David: Leader of Abandon	p. 52
Solomon: Wise Judge	p. 55
Elijah: Revealer of the True God	p. 58
Elisha: Receiver of the Mantle	p. 62
Tobit: Man Behind the Scenes	p. 65
Judas Maccabeus: Revolter	p. 68
Job: Patient Sufferer	p. 71
Isaiah: Scared of God	p. 74
Jeremiah: Stubborn Is Good	p. 77
Ezekiel: Hungry for the Word	p. 80
Daniel: Keeper of the Lions' Den	p. 83
Hosea: Remarriage	p. 87
Jonah: From the Fish's Perspective	p. 90
John the Baptist: Preacher in the Desert	p. 94
Peter: Flexible and Passionate	p. 97
Paul: Man's Intellectual	p. 100
Jesus Christ: Tragic Hero	p. 103
Index of Scripture Passages	p. 107
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