Contemporary dominant models of masculinity in Britain are often toxic, highly damaging to both men under pressure to embody them, and women who are subject to oppression, marginalization and abuse because of the gender hierarchies and assumptions such models encourage. Despite growing awareness of the negative impact of such models theologians and churches have so far failed to address critically how theological beliefs and faith practices contribute to toxic masculinity, and what they might need to do to enable the transformation of understandings and practices of masculinity. Behold the Men offers a vital introductory text for those looking to reflect on the ways in which masculinity has been imagined and informed by Christianity. Drawing together a diverse range of scholars, the chapters together ask how toxic models of masculinity might be challenged by Christian theological resources. As a whole the book seeks to offer a range of critical, transformative, healthy, faithful models of masculinity, which engage with Christian traditions.

Dr Robert Beckford is a scholar-activist whose work has significantly influenced the intersection of theology, 'race' and culture in Black religions of the Black Atlantic.Outside of academia, he has produced over thirty television and radio documentaries, being awarded a BAFTA for one, and has also worked as a music producer, including the socio-political, contemporary gospel album, 'The Jamaican Bible Remix'.Robert holds professorial roles in the UK and the Netherlands and is the director-elect for a new urban public theology project in South London, where he will co-produce theology with diverse communities.