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The Best of A. W. Tozer, Book 1
In The Best of A.W. Tozer, Book One Warren Wiersbe compiles a fantastic amount of writings to show us once again that Tozer had a gift from God. This collection of 52 favorite chapters represent the major themes from the works of A.W. Tozer. Each chapter offers what Tozer has come to be known for: incredible insight, deep conviction, and high praise of God. From Let My People Go to The Pursuit of God , Tozer's books were always written after long hours of meditation and prayer. Perhaps this explains their wide circulation and lasting influence. A.W. Tozer once said, "I guess my philosophy is this: Everything is wrong until God sets it right." Enjoy this collection of writings from a man who scarcely, if ever, stated a truth he didn't glean from God.
256 pages, Paperback
First published August 15, 2007
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About the author
A.W. Tozer
665 books2,120 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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August 22, 2016
Thought provoking in a "let me grab a pen and underline almost everything" kind of way. A.W. Tozer doesn't pull any punches. Although Tozer passed away in 1963, you would think that he was alive and well and writing in 2016 based on the content and the issues that he was addressing. Over and over again I thought, "Solomon was right... there is nothing new under the sun, in his day, in Tozer's day, or in our day." Conviction, confession, and growth... I highly recommend adding this collection (compiled by another great man, Warren Wiersbe) to your shelf.
September 28, 2016
It's called "The Best" for a reason. Tozer is always "spot on" and very convicting.
April 22, 2022
Enlightening ... As Usual!
A.W. Tozer was one of my best finds, since starting my faith journey. He has a way of making one look at situations from different perspectives, challenging his readers to be ever-conscious of that which may be contrary to a Christ-like life, and providing clarity to Scripture that, for some, is difficult to understand as written. I highly recommend this to all Christians as a supplemental reading to The Bible.
A.W. Tozer was one of my best finds, since starting my faith journey. He has a way of making one look at situations from different perspectives, challenging his readers to be ever-conscious of that which may be contrary to a Christ-like life, and providing clarity to Scripture that, for some, is difficult to understand as written. I highly recommend this to all Christians as a supplemental reading to The Bible.
June 22, 2018
I had read this some years ago and it was good to come back to it again. His keen insights are as fresh today as they were back when they were written. Tozer is called by some a ‘mystic’ - if that means he had a passion for the Church to be what Christ called it to be, then so be it. His writings continue to encourage, exhort and challenge Christians to be the people of God.
January 1, 2018
Excellent book on Christian growth and having a closer relationship with God. Tozer was right on point on many things. I will reread this book over and over. Anyone really wanting to grow in their walk with Christ needs to read this book along with their NKJV Bible.
April 16, 2020
This book is one of the few that I will eventually read a second time. This book contains wisdom from a great man of God that walked closely with the Lord Jesus Christ. Highly recommended for believers both new and old.
April 24, 2022
This man is my #1 author for giving insight into the Scriptures. Well-written and easily understood.
April 29, 2008
What a great book! Over the past few years Tozer has become one of my favorite Christian writers. He writes about the nature of discipleship with deep insight and with a voice that challenges and urges one forward towards God. He is unafraid to highlight the missteps and wrong-mindedness of the modern church, while at the same time maintaining a voice that is not harsh, but rather guiding. I had the sense that I was reading the thoughts of a man who is both deeply immersed in the intimate presence of God, and an incredible thinker as well.
This book is a "best of" collection, composed of 52 excerpts of Tozer's work. Sometimes I find these kinds of collections frustrating and wish I were reading the original work. In this case, though, each section stands very well on its own. In fact, I find Tozer much easier to read this way. Having read his excellent book, The Pursuit of God, this compilation felt more accessible. I never bogged down at any point. I would recommend it highly as a starting point for anyone interested in reading Tozer for the first time. Book two is also fantastic--maybe even better than book one. (I actually read it first, having picked up an inexpensive copy somewhere a few years ago.) Both of my copies are now full of highlights and underlines, and the table of contents for each has many asterisks next to my favorite chapters. I hope my students don't get tired of me saying, "to quote from A. W. Tozer..." in my talks.
This book is a "best of" collection, composed of 52 excerpts of Tozer's work. Sometimes I find these kinds of collections frustrating and wish I were reading the original work. In this case, though, each section stands very well on its own. In fact, I find Tozer much easier to read this way. Having read his excellent book, The Pursuit of God, this compilation felt more accessible. I never bogged down at any point. I would recommend it highly as a starting point for anyone interested in reading Tozer for the first time. Book two is also fantastic--maybe even better than book one. (I actually read it first, having picked up an inexpensive copy somewhere a few years ago.) Both of my copies are now full of highlights and underlines, and the table of contents for each has many asterisks next to my favorite chapters. I hope my students don't get tired of me saying, "to quote from A. W. Tozer..." in my talks.
October 6, 2021
In this book A.W. Tozer presents some truly thought provoking concepts. However, the influence of the medieval Catholic mystics of which Tozer was so fond seems to come through, particularly in the chapter on being filled with the Holy Spirit.
May 7, 2011
It's always interesting to read book more than once, and even more interesting to read the same edition and compare marks and notes made a decade ago with my current impressions.
November 16, 2011
Really like his writings and this book is easier to comprehend since its selected chapters and not a whole book on one subject.
March 30, 2014
I can say reading this book has challenged me to grow in every area of my life. I look forward to reading it again.
June 26, 2022
Tozer is always so good. Great book for daily devotions
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