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Crabb and his coauthors are biblical counselors and here apply their specialty to answering the generally secular-cum-pagan men's movement's concern with the male emotional paralysis that so often blights marriages, father-son relationships, and even male friendships. They trace the problem with men to the silence with which Adam became complicit in the first fall from God's grace. Adam failed to trust in God's word and example, and modern men do the same when, instead of following God's example in dealing with uncertainties, they retreat into self-righteousness and toughness that mask anger and fear. Crabb and his colleagues make an analysis of men's silence that is spiritually convincing; moreover, they bolster their argument's veracity by submitting their own weaknesses and struggles as supporting evidence. Some Christian men may think the authors overread Scripture, but few will fail to be taught and moved by their resolute faith in remembering and trusting God's redemptive creativity in times of trial, to be stirred by their vision of a greater Christian future filled with godly father-mentors and brother-friends. Ray Olson


Book Description
Larry Crabb challenges men to move beyond their fear of failure that paralyzes them in spiritual matters and relationships to bold risk-taking, action, deep spirituality, and full-hearted living.


From the Publisher
Men today have locked horns with their toughest issue: reclaiming the masculinity God created them for. But what defines manhood? In answer, Dr. Larry Crabb and colleagues Don Hudson and Al Andrews offer a clearer vision of who men are, what's gone wrong, and what men can become. Drawn from neglected biblical data and from the authors' professional experience, here is a compelling, fresh perspective on manhood: the calling, the struggle, the journey, the failure, and the power. Now in softcover.


From the Author
Dr. Larry Crabb is a well-known speaker, author of numerous best-selling books, and Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence at Colorado Christian University in Morrison, Colorado. Don Hudson is professor of Hebrew studies at Western Seminary in Seattle, Washington. Al Andrews is on staff at Lookout Mountain Community Church in Golden, Colorado. Both Al and Don are licensed counselors


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Men today have locked horns with their toughest issue: reclaiming the full potential of manhood. But in the midst of the excitement -- the meetings, rallies, seminars, and high-fives -- is something vital missing? What gives manhood definition and meaning? In The Silence of Adam, Dr. Larry Crabb and his colleagues, biblical scholar Don Hudson and counselor Al Andrews, offer a fresh look at how God designed men. They draw from neglected biblical data and their own professional experience to help us explore - manhood's lost vision - the problems of masculine community - the power of mentoring relationships -- The Silence of Adam deals thoughtfully and honestly with men's ongoing struggles and exposes the difficulties they have in relationships. It presents the rich calling men have to reveal God in ways uniquely masculine. And it summons them beyond their paralyzing fear of failure to bold risk-taking, action, deep spirituality, and full-hearted living.


About the Author
Dr. Lawrence J. Crabb Jr. (Ph.D., University of Illinois) is a well-known speaker, author of numerous bestselling books including Finding God, and Men and Women, and distinguished scholar-in-residence at Colorado Christian University in Morrison, Colorado.;Don Hudson is a licensed counselor and professor of Hebrew studies at Western Seminary in Seattle, WA.;Al Andrews is the director of Porter’s Call, a ministry to recording artists in Franklin, Tennessee..

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Men today have locked horns with their toughest issue: reclaiming the full potential of manhood. But in the midst of the excitement -- the meetings, rallies, seminars, and high-fives -- is something vital missing? What gives manhood definition and meaning? In The Silence of Adam, Dr. Larry Crabb and his colleagues, biblical scholar Don Hudson and counselor Al Andrews, offer a fresh look at how God designed men. They draw from neglected biblical data and their own professional experience to help us explore - manhood's lost vision - the problems of masculine community - the power of mentoring relationships -- The Silence of Adam deals thoughtfully and honestly with men's ongoing struggles and exposes the difficulties they have in relationships. It presents the rich calling men have to reveal God in ways uniquely masculine. And it summons them beyond their paralyzing fear of failure to bold risk-taking, action, deep spirituality, and full-hearted living.

Author Biography: Dr. Lawrence J. Crabb Jr. is the founder and president of New Way Ministries and a professor and Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Colorado Christian University in Morrison, Colorado. He is the best-selling author and coauthor of numerous books, including Inside Out, The Pressure's Off, Shattered Dreams, The Marriage Builder, and Finding God. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois. He and his wife, Rachael, have two grown sons and two grandchildren.Don Hudson is a licensed counselor and professor of Hebrew studies at Western Seminary in Seattle, WA.Al Andrews is a licensed counselor who maintains a private practice in Franklin, TN.

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