The Mark of a Man

by Elisabeth Elliot

Book Overview

What marks a real man? One who follows Jesus' model of responsibility, sacrifice, courage, and more. A perennial bestseller from a best-loved author.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800711785
• ISBN13: 9780800711788
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Fleming H. Revell Company
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Foundational!

I have borrowed this book from a member of my single's group (he is now married) and I stored the book for awhile. When I started to get interested in someone, I figured I needed to open this book up and see what Mrs. Elliot had to say. I was very challenged by her very balanced and Biblical view of the roles of men and women. Roles that has been attacked tremendous by the femininist movement and the dogma of 'uni-sex' roles. Mrs Elliot's chapters are very short yet packs a powerful essay on the formula on how to stand up to be a real man for the Lord Jesus Christ in a fallen world. Definitely a book worth investing your time in (male or female).

Timeless standards, how refreshing!

"The mark of a man" is a superb book. God's standards for manhood are presented for men and women to read. The book reveals that true manhood is attainable and realistic. Nowadays, the mark between men and women is blurred. This book reafirms the divine difference of men from women. A refreshment in the midst of the confusion.

Superb! God's plan is forever the best.

"The Mark of a Man" is for those who have been wondering like me where are M-E-N. The book is a relief; God's intended role for MEN exists and is not unrrealistic. I recommend the book to men, to see what God invested in them. The book is a confirmation of what I had at the back of my mind. Nowadays, the mark of a man and a woman is blurred, but no longuer so, once you read this book which reaffirms the divine difference between the two sexes. It is a pure refreshment.

If you only have enough money for one book......

. ........You would do well to buy this one.God made men and women different. They have inherent differences that are placed in them by God. They are fashioned for different purposes.This book explains what "runs through the blood of men." It examines the roles established by God, and joyfully embraces these roles and shows that joy is found in them; for we are fashioned by God to enjoy them.This is not a book containing a checklist to find the right mate or how to build the perfect marriage--it rises far above such a superficial examination. This is an examination of Scripture that leads to a deep understanding of the underlying truths concerning what it is that a man is called to be.It is written in a manner that is conversational and easy to read.This is "Bedrock." Don't pass it up!

A biblical view on how men and women should interact.

I found this book to be extremely non-PC. Especially since a woman authored it. This is definitely not a book to cater toward modern feminist thinking. I found this book to be a breath of fresh air and a confirmation of what my thoughts already were. It was just odd to actually hear a woman express these viewpoints so candidly without shame. I applaud her. A must read for the not too-easily offended! Heck, maybe they should read it too.