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The pursuit of God ;: The pursuit of man
Book by Tozer, A. W.
Hardcover
First published December 31, 1993
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About the author
A.W. Tozer
658 books2,138 followersAiden Wilson Tozer was an American evangelical pastor, speaker, writer, and editor. After coming to Christ at the age of seventeen, Tozer found his way into the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination where he served for over forty years. In 1950, he was appointed by the denomination's General Council to be the editor of "The Alliance Witness" (now "Alliance Life").
Born into poverty in western Pennsylvania in 1897, Tozer died in May 1963 a self-educated man who had taught himself what he missed in high school and college due to his home situation. Though he wrote many books, two of them, "The Pursuit of God" and "The Knowledge of the Holy" are widely considered to be classics.
A.W. Tozer and his wife, Ada Cecelia Pfautz, had seven children, six boys and one girl.
Born into poverty in western Pennsylvania in 1897, Tozer died in May 1963 a self-educated man who had taught himself what he missed in high school and college due to his home situation. Though he wrote many books, two of them, "The Pursuit of God" and "The Knowledge of the Holy" are widely considered to be classics.
A.W. Tozer and his wife, Ada Cecelia Pfautz, had seven children, six boys and one girl.
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April 26, 2012
One of the most profound books I’ve ever read was A.W. Tozer’s book The Pursuit of God. Even before I ever read this book and before I even heard of John Piper, God was already laying the foundations in my heart, teaching me the discipline of seeking Him.
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:5 esv
When I first read The Pursuit of God it was like water to my dry soul. I hadn’t ever read anything like it and I couldn’t put it down. Since them I have read it more times than I can count. I now have the added advantage of having it on audio, so I listen to it regularly. Each time I read it I am encouraged in a new way.
I think it would be in line with Tozer to say that we do not take the time to truly study anything anymore. With the dawn of the digital age, we are more susceptible to just move on to the next book without actually grasping everything there is to know in the last one. The Pursuit of God is one of those books that ought to be studied by everyone. It’s not very long, but each chapter is very deep.
While there are several orthodoxy points I would probably take issue with, I cannot read The Pursuit of God without worshiping. Ever chapter finishes with a prayer that convicts my heart and brings the lessons that much closer to my soul.
Next week WOTG will dedicate the whole week to specific lessons from The Pursuit of God and Tozer’s life. I hope that you’ll find value in the lessons, but more-so, I hope you find the time to not only ready Tozer, but to study and know him as you pursue God.
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:5 esv
When I first read The Pursuit of God it was like water to my dry soul. I hadn’t ever read anything like it and I couldn’t put it down. Since them I have read it more times than I can count. I now have the added advantage of having it on audio, so I listen to it regularly. Each time I read it I am encouraged in a new way.
I think it would be in line with Tozer to say that we do not take the time to truly study anything anymore. With the dawn of the digital age, we are more susceptible to just move on to the next book without actually grasping everything there is to know in the last one. The Pursuit of God is one of those books that ought to be studied by everyone. It’s not very long, but each chapter is very deep.
While there are several orthodoxy points I would probably take issue with, I cannot read The Pursuit of God without worshiping. Ever chapter finishes with a prayer that convicts my heart and brings the lessons that much closer to my soul.
Next week WOTG will dedicate the whole week to specific lessons from The Pursuit of God and Tozer’s life. I hope that you’ll find value in the lessons, but more-so, I hope you find the time to not only ready Tozer, but to study and know him as you pursue God.
March 2, 2021
Such an important book for every Christian! Though it was written in the 40s, it feels like it could’ve been written now. Though this is my first Tozer book, it won’t be my last!
October 30, 2016
This book was found at a thrift store. It was a great treasure of a find. In fact, it corresponded very well with the sermon series at church. The content of this treasure chest is also an indictment on the modern church and how far we have strayed from true Biblical Christianity. Great read!
May 24, 2016
When I spent 47 days rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, this was the only book I felt I could afford to take besides my Bible. It was already a favorite of mine and I had read it before the journey, but on that trip it became a part of me.
We have an incredible opportunity held out to us. Tozer was close enough to the Lord that He could see this. But more importantly, God has actively sought us. He makes the first move. He has made so many moves. God has been working since before our world began, to bring us right into His arms forever. It helps to know this and this book helps us come to terms with who we really are and Who it is That we would seek.
I tried to give this book to a friend to read and He said it was too deep for Him. I understood my friend to actually be saying that he was too satisfied with his own life as it was and therefore needed to look for any more improvement with his walk with the Lord. I still feel the ache in my own soul for that loss.
We have an incredible opportunity held out to us. Tozer was close enough to the Lord that He could see this. But more importantly, God has actively sought us. He makes the first move. He has made so many moves. God has been working since before our world began, to bring us right into His arms forever. It helps to know this and this book helps us come to terms with who we really are and Who it is That we would seek.
I tried to give this book to a friend to read and He said it was too deep for Him. I understood my friend to actually be saying that he was too satisfied with his own life as it was and therefore needed to look for any more improvement with his walk with the Lord. I still feel the ache in my own soul for that loss.
June 29, 2009
A wee bit different from my other reading and to think this author wrote it mostly in one sitting is quite remarkable. He must have been a great "talker" as he can grind a topic right into the ground before he can leave it alone.
Interesting perspective.
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