The Complete Husband: A Practical Guide to Biblical Husbanding [Paperback]

Lou Priolo (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 22, 2007

What does it take to be a "Biblical Husband"? The Complete Husband by Lou Priolo is the ground-breaking book that Christian men have been waiting for.A  In it, the author turns his years of biblical counseling wisdom to the subject of being a husband.A  The author reminds his readers that pleasing their wives does not automatically equate to the sexual arena.A  Men must think in terms of the whole relationship, and the whole person.A  However, since he is aware that sexual relations is part of the blueprint God created for marriage, he devotes an entire chapter to the subject.A  Above all, Priolo stresses that it is correct biblical thinking that leads to tender actions that in turn lead to complete fulfillment in the marriage bond.

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About the Author

Lou Priolo's other books include The Heart of Anger, The Heart of Anger Workbook, The Complete Husband and Losing That Lovin Feeling.

Product Details

• Paperback: 291 pages
• Publisher: Calvary Press (August 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879737353
• ISBN-13: 978-1879737358
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Men, prepare to be humbled!, December 1, 2004

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No one of consequence (Cincinnati) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Husband: A Practical Guide to Biblical Husbanding (Paperback)

I read this volume a few months ago as part of my monthly men's discipleship group, and quite frankly, took a spiritual bludgeoning. This was far and away one of the toughest books I have ever had to read. The author assumes two things about his readers. First, that you're a committed follower of Jesus Christ, with a sincere desire to please God in your marriage. Second, that you're not thin-skinned, because this book ain't for wimps. Be ready to set aside your pride -- you won't be needing it.

This is not a complicated book. It simply sets out the very high scriptural standard that we as men are to follow as we live out our marriages and try to love our wives as Christ loved the church. It also enumerates in no uncertain terms the many, many, many ways we fail to live up to that standard. The bottom line is that we are to sacrifice whatever it takes of our own "rights" and desires so that we can demonstrate true Christ-like love toward our wives and present them blameless and holy before the Lord in the day of judgment. If you are a Christian husband, you are squarely in the author's crosshairs -- but only because you are first in God's crosshairs. I'll never forget sitting next to my wife as I read this book, and looking over at her like a deer in the headlights saying "I can't do this!"

Don't despair, though. The book is not all doom and gloom for us sinful wretches. It's also chock full of great advice on how to rise to the challenge of scripture. I have implemented some of this in my own marriage, and it works! All it takes is a teachable spirit, a humble attitude, a willingess to work up a sweat (figuratively speaking), and a lot of help from the Holy Spirit, and you can take not only your marriage but also your personal relationship with Christ to a whole new level. Remember, 1 Pet. 3:7 admonishes us husbands to live with our wives in an understanding way, giving honor to the wife as to the weaker (read "more fragile and valuable") vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that our prayers may not be hindered. This book will give alot of great advice on how to live that out. Read it! Live it! Love it!

Great book.

40 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, challenging book., March 29, 2004

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Jeffrey Gray (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Husband: A Practical Guide to Biblical Husbanding (Paperback)

Priolo's book is an outstanding resource for reminding ourselves (as men) that we are to be the first ones on the cross in our homes. We cannot wait for our wives to lead. We cannot respond in anger or in half-heartedness. We must be dedicated to "fighting back without getting even" as Priolo puts it. We must learn to overcome evil with good, never seeking our own satisfaction, but the joy of our spouse and children in loving their Lord. Impossible? Yes, without the Lord's help. But Priolo makes that point over and over.

I was dissappointed in another reader's review of the book, saying that it promoted a view of the wife as inferior or weak, etc. I don't understand that position at all. This is not what I got from the book--nor do I think anyone else would after an honest reading. Priolo even states near the beginning (in the context of learning about your wife and her everyday needs/desires) that the husband probably shouldn't worry too much about the wife having to learn about the husband because she probably knows him already. She's probably already meeting his needs. Priolo gives most of the benefit of the doubt to the woman. As he says, it is the man's responsibility to be the first one on the cross.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Pragmatic - user's manual for husbanding, December 15, 2001

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This review is from: The Complete Husband: A Practical Guide to Biblical Husbanding (Paperback)

A very practical guide on being a husband, the role and responsibilities. Focused on biblically based precepts and principles. Emphasis is on application and not just theory. Good for a newly wed as well as a refresher course reading for the seasoned husband. Would recommend as a good read for wives as well. Recommended reading for small bible study accountability groups as well.