The Pursuit of God
by A. W. Tozer
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Author: A. W. TozerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-03-26
ISBN: 1604593199
Number of pages: 84
Publisher: Wilder Publications
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Book Review: A Brilliant Devotional Work by a Giant of the Faith
Summary: 5 Stars
A.W. Tozer's work is brilliant on so many levels, but foremost is the intimate portrayal of the devoted life between the Triune God and the believer in life and practice. At times it seems that Tozer sets up a false dichotomy between doctrine and practice, but that may simply stem from the exclusive and singular focus of this specific work: the pursuit of God in the daily, devoted life. I do wish he would have countered some of the dichotomy at times, but a wider reading of Tozer (his "canon" if you will) would certainly render this dichotomy as ultimately untrue in Tozer's thinking; certainly a good thing.
I think his writing style is honestly profound from a devotional and pietistic standpoint. I don't know of any other writer that has captured the depth and intimacy of the daily life with God as well as this Christian writer has. He certainly gives credit where credit is due in his writing. He sites how we all must return to drawing from the well of Christian mystics like Thomas à Kempis, etc. to counterbalance some of the common trends in contemporary American Christianity.
I think he has a good point, and I would support his overall assessment in this area, but I would tread carefully in this Christian tradition as a supplement to my overall Christian faith for it certainly has its problems in other areas, specifically, an overall unbalanced approach and its difficulty in harmonizing doctrine and practice. We certainly should not live in dead creedalism as so many do, but we should not throw off right teaching as well in favor of a monastic mindset. Once again, the false dichotomy is easily set up if one is not careful in their construction. However, I do believe Tozer remains balanced enough here, offers a helpful critique of dead creedalism, and is extremely acute in his assessment. In Tozer's context, his critique is well warranted.
A few other short bits should be added. Tozer certainly was more Arminian in his approach, but was consistent in that vein. I certainly appreciated his consistency in his discussions of prevenient grace or God's "persuasive drawing", if you will, of people to hunger, thirst, and desire Him. Though this book is certainly not a theological treatise, Tozer integrates his theological thoughts so well that it allows the reader to engage in a stimulated process about how to think about God and then live for Him. He really does this quite effortlessly and as you read you will simply be drawn into his powerful writing and deep devotion. On a final note, Tozer has an interesting chapter on faith where he attempts to describe it then supplies the reader with some helpful analogies. It seems Tozer has more described what faith does than what faith is. I think two helpful books as a corrective for this would be J. Gresham Machen's "What is Faith" and Gordon Clark's "Faith and Saving Faith". Both are extremely accurate in describing both what faith does and is.
Overall, this book is an excellent read and a devotional gem. This work is one which should be read, reread, and passed on to others. Tozer is certainly one of the giants in the areas of Christian preaching and devotion. I cannot recommend this work highly enough.
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