Biblical Reflections on Male Spirituality

The topic of male spirituality has grown in popularity in recent years, as men have sought to move beyond the macho stereotypes. Exploring their fuller human potential has led many men (as it has led women) to consider the biblical basis of their spiritual selves. This volume examines the biblical dimensions of spirituality by probing the spirituality of 31 men in the Bible, revealing each one's relationship with God, and by providing exercises to enrich men's - and women's - relationship with God. The book makes the rich heritage of the Bible available to both men and women today by focusing on the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Noah, Joseph, Moses, Pharaoh, Aaron, Balaam, Joshua, Gideon, Samson, Samuel, Jonathan, David, Solomon, Elijah, Elisha, Tobit, Judas Maccabeus, Job, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Jonah, John the Baptist, Peter, Paul and Jesus Christ. Through the lived experience of these familiar, biblical characters, Father Boyer leads readers to reflect on: who these men were and their purpose as role models; how to adapt the knowledge and insight of these men to their lives today; and how to mimic the good in each one to benefit their own personal spirituality.