Seeking: good Biblical patriarchal resources

[nathan]

So 15 years ago, I was probably aware of nearly everything written (books, articles, or websites) on Christian plural marriage. We linked to most of it on the website at one time, though we haven't updated that enough, and a lot has instead got listed as links-of-interest here in the forum. The good news is there is a fair amount of new stuff out there, and I'm sure I don't know about "nearly everything" anymore.

Now, over the last year we are attempting to make Biblical patriarchy the focus - of which plural marriage is just one (optional) facet. Every Christ-following man should be interested in growing as a patriarch in his home, and our culture and churches have 'lost the plot' completely in this area.

So I'd like to start a new section on the website that lists good Biblical patriarchy sources of information - books, articles, websites, anything. They do not have to be plural-friendly. (Most probably won't bother to address it at all.)

Can we use this thread, not to discuss, but just to share links to these resources in one easy-to-find place.

Would love everyone to stay aware of this request, and revisit this thread when you think of, or run across, something good for the long haul - patriarchal or plural marriage related. Then I'll curate them over time for inclusion on the website.

Thanks for any help!

 

[MemeFan]

Would Twitter accounts count as resouces?

This should be good:

https://www.patriarchpublishinghouse.com

I remember reading "Eros Made Sacred". Wonderful book.

 

[nathan]

>Would Twitter accounts count as resources?

Hmm, that seems kind of 'ephemeral', and you never know where it's going in the future, but I guess we could consider.

>https://www.patriarchpublishinghouse.com

Yep, that's our friend Clyde's site, he's been to a number of retreats, and his 'Great Omission' book is probably the best thing to give to Christian friends/family that you are trying to have understand the case for PM. That link is already on the website.

 

[Jason20]

Every father is already a patriarch. The issue I see is do they know how to act like a patriarch? It would be good to have some books on the topic. I have been acting as my family patriarch since I was ordained a patriarch in 2018. I don't have all of the answers, but it does go back to the way Old Testament men ran their families.

 

[NS4Liberty]

Canon Press is the publishing company out of Moscow, Idaho that includes people like Doug Wilson, Michael Foster, Joe Rigney, and Tobey Sumpter.

Books

All the books at Canon Press equip you to say “Thy Kingdom come” and to live like that is actually happening.

canonpress.com

Some highlights:
It's Good to be a Man: https://canonpress.com/collections/all-books/products/its-good-to-be-a-man

Reforming Marriage: https://canonpress.com/collections/all-books/products/reforming-marriage-gospel-living-for-couples

 

[jcee]

Family Shepherds by Voddie Baucham - The Case for Patriarchy by Timmothy Gordon (also "Ask Your Husband" by his wife "Mrs. Timothy Gordon" haha) - Saved from Success by Dale Partridge - Femanine Appeal: Seven Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother by Carolyn Mahaney - the blog The Transformed Wife (maybe) -

 

[PeteR]

I'd offer Authority Headship and Family Structure

 

[cnystrom]

Oldie, but goodie and still up:

Polygamy ~ Updated Edition ~ Blaine Robison, M.A.

This article investigates the practice of polygamy in its biblical, historical and contemporary context.

www.blainerobison.com

 

[cnystrom]

William Luck's page is still live:

14. On the Morality of Biblical Polygyny | Bible.org

Introduction When Henry VIII sought the counsel of Martin Luther, the great German Reformer, on the morality of divorcing Catherine, he was told that it would be a lesser evil to simply marry Anne Boleyn as well! This is not considered the best advice given by the German reformer. In fact, it is...

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