BIBLICAL MANHOOD

by Stuart Scott

How does a man know if he is a real man? The answers are discovered in Scripture. This book addresses three important areas of a man's life and is valuable for married and single men.

Genres: Christian, Theology, Faith, Family, Christianity

114 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Guilherme Joshua Blake · Rating 1 out of 5]

A disappointing read. Beyond structural issues such as the repetitive use of the same quote over and over, and significant assertions made without any explanation, exegesis etc, this is essentially a book about marriage. It should be titled and presented as such. The appendixes feel slapped on but the random chapter on Lust is by far the best thing here. Personally I found the author's views on Christian marriage, male authority, the woman's role and the Holy Spirit extremely challenging, bordering on the abhorrent, something that made for a distasteful read since little care was taken to explain what are givens in Mr. Scott's mind but might not be to his readers. In short - take the chapter on Lust and run.

[Brandon Porter · Rating 4 out of 5]

In typical Stuart Scott fashion, this book cuts through fat and gets right to the meat. I appreciate how practical his writing is and how he creates a category to inventory your strengths and weaknesses. The book can be a little wonky sometimes, and many of the same quotes are littered throughout the chapters. It's clear that Stuart Scott isn't writing to be a writer. He is writing to disseminate valuable information and ways to apply it. I like those kinds of books.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read. But packed with helpful information. Really good for guys in all stages of life (single, engaged, or married) to help them grasp biblical principles that can be the foundation for what Christian men need to look like today!

One major critique would be how much the author seems to repeat himself. I would find 2-3 paragraphs in a row (quotes and all) where I would think “this sounds familiar” only to flip back to the previous chapter and see it was just straight copied. That took away a lot for me. Plus the first appendix is on lust, feels thrown in at the last second. I would look to other books for a more exhaustive look at how men should fight against lust.

[Todd Miles · Rating 2 out of 5]

Though I agreed with much that was in the book, I did not appreciate the organization. It read as though three or four independent talks had been compressed into a book with little editing or revision. There is more assertion and proof-texting than argument, developed explanation, or exegesis. There are better books out there that make the same points. If you want quick highlights - assertions without explanation - then this would be worth looking at.

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

What I like about this kind of book by Stuart Scott is it's head on approach, although it sometimes do not hit the mark when it comes to the title of the book. This book is more about being a husband than a man.

Scott sees the bible as enough for every life decision - that it is the end of revelation and contains all wisdom needed. This is very fundameltalistic, and in my view wrong. It is true that one can find and identify principles to follow and apply to for instance more modern problems, but the problem is that Scott himself does not use the bible this way. The way he misuses the Bible is sometimes a bit absurd.

One of the longest parts of the book is when he takes how a husband should be, from the idea of how the bible describes a shepherd. Why? Does the bible say "you husbands, be like shepherds"? No, he uses it because Christ is compared with a shepherd, and because we ought to be like Christ, this is something that applies to men, and husbands spesifically in relationship to wife. There are multitudes of problems with an approach like this, for instance - is not women supposed to be like Christ as well? If Christ is compared to a shepherd, and man can thus be as well, does not that imply that man can be compared to anything Christ was compared with? What about all those things that shepherds do that men are not supposed to - like sleep outside in the fields? Moreover, shepherds guard a flock - husbands do not quard a flock - they are supposed to have a loving repsecting relationship with their wife. This picture simply does not hold, even if there are a lot of good examples of what a man and husbands should be when we look at a shepherd. Scott just needs to get the reasoning in order!

Scotts fundamental views have consequences, and those can more easily scew a man the wrong way rather than the right. This does not mean that there is no truth in anything this book say. There is a lot of good things to follow here, and I urge you to try to find them when you read this book and apply them to your life as wells as possible. This book can also easily be to inpiration for somebody who will misuse the "man" authority in the family that Scott promotes, even if he does not mean it like this. The view of this kind of authority, and the way it is written, can easily go wrong.

[Samuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent and accessible book on key principles to be a godly man, husband, father, you name it. Taken from Scott’s book The Exemplary Husband, there are many important treasures that can be mined from this book. My main reason for not giving it 5 stars comes down to the formatting. It was clear that portions of this book were adopted from the same place in Scott’s larger book—certain statements and quotes are used verbatim multiple times in Biblical Manhood. (I counted one quote being used three times, twice in the same chapter!) Additionally, there were other formatting inconsistencies and typos that distracted me, but I get distracted easily by such things. Still an excellent short book!

[Ryan St. Pierre]

Another great read for seeking a way to follow God's will and direction in making decisions. Scott is the author of "The Exemplary Husband," which is recommended to read before every man gets married, and this short read seems to be very similar. This is said to be written to both single and married men, but seems to have more content towards a married man. For an unmarried man like me, it was still a very helpful read and shone light on what is does and does not mean to have God show you His will.

[Mark Reese · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who opened up this book from a place of conviction and a need to better conform to Christ’s (and the Bible’s) example of biblical manhood, I can say that this book has definitely been a great encouragement! It’s emphasis on shepherding and serving those around us, and taking extreme ownership and radical responsibility for our sins were a real blessing to me. I’m definitely going to be implementing many of the themes of this book, and the work sheets in the appendices, into my relationship with God, my woman, and those around me.

[Brian Pate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains selections from Scott's larger book, The Exemplary Husband: A Biblical Perspective, and is a concise and helpful manual on biblical manhood. Scott's sections on decision making and lust are particularly helpful. I read this in Portuguese with the leadership team at our church in Brazil.

[Adam Weigel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dr. Scott makes some really good points on qualities a man should have. He takes a pragmatic approach to manhood, simply explaining practical qualities every man should have and how to develop them.

On numerous occasions, I differed with some of his theology and interpretation of Scripture and therefore couldn’t reach the same conclusions he did. I wouldn’t say to avoid this book as it has a lot of good content but make sure you’re carefully considering everything he says before believing it.

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

O livro é bom mas tem um foco muito grande em homens casados, atrevo-me a dizer que o livro foi feito pra homens casados, mas como algumas dicas são válidas pra solteiros também, ele se vende como um livro pra todos os homens.
É chato pra um solteiro, mas dá pra ler.
O nome do livro devia ser "O homem casado Bíblico"

[Paul Varela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

This book is foundational and practical. It is a book that is solid in it’s theology, but also gives application and templates to assist the leader in their actions. I would highly recommend this book to any small group leader our individual seeking to deepen their foundation on Biblical manhood.

[Bradford Combs · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book alongside my Men's Study group at church. Much of it was interesting, convicting, and helpful. However, there were parts (predominantly in chapter 6) that I really struggled with the theology. And when we met to discuss it, many of the other men also struggled with that chapter. That said, the book is still worth a read. I found the appendix material to be very strong.

[Henrique De Pádua · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muito bom, porém enfoca muito em um tipo de pecado. Acredito que poderia se ter avisado sobre o enfoque do livro na frente. Fora isso é muito bom, ótimo para travalhar com adolescentes e até jovens, discipular, ótimo!

[Ze Walderico Assunção · Rating 4 out of 5]

Edificante. Principalmente para novos convertidos. Mas até quem já tem uma caminhada consegue tirar grandes lições de como um homem cristão deve se comportar. Esse livro é um guia para uma masculinidade sadia em uma época tão corrompida e sem referência.

[Doug · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a good book, though I do have some hesitations about a few bits.

[Glauber Prado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muito prático e direcionado. Excelente.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was an excellent resource. I was challenged, convicted, and inspired.

[Michael Facundo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hits all the main doctrinal points of Biblical masculinity. I wish it addressed more of the feminization of the church.

[Michael Philliber · Rating 3 out of 5]

An okay read. It has some glaring holes, it seems to me. Also, it was mostly about marriage.

[Allen Tsai · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you haven't read anything on this topic, it would be a welcomed resource. However, if you have, it may be a bit redundant. The chapters do seem slapped together with little connection. The last chapter on biblical decision making is the best and almost bumped up my rating for the book.

[Dorival Quadros]

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