Fatherhood Principles of Joseph the Carpenter

Using Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ, as a scriptural model, author Akili Kumasi illustrates the key principles of godly fathers and how they can spiritually magnify their fatherhood to bless their families.

For committed Christian fathers, author Akili Kumasi offers a holistic and focused approach to becoming a godly father, based on the example of Joseph the Carpenter who was the mortal father of Jesus Christ.

Using the story of Joseph in the New Testament account, and amplified by what we know about Jewish law, tradition and culture of the time, Kumasi paints a clear picture of what we can learn from Joseph and from other Christian texts and examples about fatherhood. He summarizes these lessons in seven key principles:

• Being a Godly man
• Being a Man of Character
• Being a Godly Husband
• Being a Teacher
• Being a Provider
• Being a Protector

This book is clearly written with Christian fathers as a target audience; men without a Christian background would still glean much from the principles in the book but the language is clearly scriptural based. For Christian fathers, the book is not for the feint of heart; Kumasi helps fathers see and understand the higher standard set by Joseph and other men in scripture. But as in so many things in the spiritual realm, the examples are aspirational even if they seem impossible to achieve.

At the end of each chapter, Kumasi offers practical and doable suggestions for fathers who want to be better and do better as a godly man and father.

I recommend Fatherhood Principles of Joseph the Carpenter for any Christian father who would be willing to study and embrace the values-based principles of fatherhood Kumasi espouses. Joseph the Carpenter was an inspiring and inspired father, and Akili Kumasi helps us see how best to follow his example.