Peaceful at Heart: Anabaptist Reflections on Healthy Masculinity

Written by Don Neufeld and Steve Thomas

Narrated by Cedric Martin

While there are plenty of books by men, for men, on the topic of “Christian masculinity,” these books generally fail to address men’s propensities for violence and the traditional inequity between men and women, often endorsing inequity and sanctioning aggressive behavior as an appropriate “manly” response to conflict. Peaceful at Heart cuts through this conversation by offering a uniquely Anabaptist Christian perspective on masculinity. The vision of masculinity presented in this book is more peaceful, just, caring, life-giving for men, and more sensitive to women and children than both traditional images of masculinity and the hypermasculine images promoted by contemporary popular culture and wider evangelical Christianity. Peaceful at Heart addresses men and masculinity using Anabaptist theological themes of discipleship, community, and peace. As a collaborative project by men, for men, this book demonstrates through personal narratives, theological reflection, and practical guidance the importance of collective discernment, accountability, and mutual encouragement regarding how to live as a peaceful man in a violent world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock
• Release date: Jan 20, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669638698

Reviews for Peaceful at Heart

[William Piergiovanni · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Had to stop list and take a long shower. Perverted….