Boys will be Boys, and Other Myths

Will Rose-Moore is Assistant Curate at St John the Baptist, Loughton in Chelmsford Diocese. He is studying for a PhD in Theology with Westcott House in the Cambridge Theological Federation and Anglia Ruskin University. He is also a Research Associate for the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, Bristol. In his current doctoral study, Will is researching masculinities and constructive theologies (especially trauma theology)

• Preface and Acknowledgements vii1. Boys Will Be Boys: Introduction 12. Men Are Built Better: Adam 313. Men On Top: Moses 514. Violence Is Manly: David 765. Men Know Best: Job 1006. Boys Don’t Cry: Jeremiah 1137. Men Are Unbeatable: Jesus 1318. Men Don’t Doubt: The Disciples 1609. Bottle It Up: Paul 17710. A Manly God: Conclusion 195Bibliography 207Further Reading and Resources 216Glossary 220Bible References Index 225Names and Subject Index 228

"The cult of masculinity in certain parts of the global church has resulted in much personal, familial and structural harm. Will Moore is one of the important voices in the emerging generation of British pastor theologians. For both of these reasons, the argument he presents in this his first book, Boys Will Be Boys, deserves careful attention and a wide audience."