"A.W. Tozer: A Twentieth-Century Prophet" by David J. Fant Jr.

3 out of 5 stars.I had much hopes that this book would be a wonderful biography on A.W. Tozer. However, there is only actually one chapter in the entire book that even tells anything about his life. Perhaps the most interesting thing in the 16 pages actually written about his life is that he got saved through listening to a street preacher, and sometimes he would preach in the streets and organize in-house prayer meetings shortly after he got saved. After that first chapter, the rest of the book is simply an intellectual biography of Tozer. It mentions some of his most famous works, and explains some of his theology. It also heavily quotes things he wrote in jouranl articles. If one is already well read in Tozer, this book will probably not give too much additional insight into his life or thought process.Also, I would've given this book 4 out of 5 stars, but page 181, which was supposed to contain a list of Tozer's favorite books that he read, isn't printed in this book! Page 181 is listed in the table of contents... but there is no page 181! That is simply unacceptable. Perhaps my copy is defective... but still, unacceptable.

Dear Jimmy,Just one little comment...Your copy is not complete. Page 181 is to be found in other copies. We have posted the book list somewhere among the other Tozer items at this site.Lars

lol. Well... good to know I guess. Kinda weird that it would not be included. I wonder how often this happens in the print world. I've never seen it happen before. Ah well.

The Famous page 181 of A. W. Tozer, A twentieth century prophet, by David J. Fant Jr.DR. TOZER’S RECOMMENDED BOOKS For those who would know “the deep things of God.” Adornment of the Spiritual Marriage, Jan van Ruysbroeck Amendment of Life, Richard Rolle Ascent of Mt. Carmel, The, John of the Cross Ascent of Mt. Zion, The, Berdardeno de Laredo Book of Eternal Wisdom, Henry Suso Centuries of Meditations, Thomas Traherne Christian Perfection, Fenelon Cloud of Unknowing, The Anonymous Confessions, St. Augustine Dark Night of the Soul, John of the Cross Goad of Love, The, Walter Hilton Guide to True Peace, A, Molinos and others Hymns, Gerhard Tersteegen Imitation of Christ, Thomas a Kempis Introduction to a Devout Life, De Sales Letters of Direction, de Tourville On the Incarnation, Athanasius On the Love of God, Bernard of Clairvaux Poems, Frederick Faber Poems, Isaac Watts Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence Private Devotions, Lancelot Andrewes Proslogium, Anselm Quiet Way, The, Gerhard TersteegenRevelations of Divine Love, Julian of Norwich Scale of Perfection, The, Walter Hilton Sermons, John Tauler Song of Songs, Bernard of Clairvaux Spiritual Combat, The, Lorenzo Scupoli Spiritual Guide, The, Michael Molinos Talks of Instruction, Meister Eckhart Testament of Devotion, A, Thomas Kelly Theologia Germanica, (Winkworth Translation), Anonymous Vision of God, The, Nicholas of Cusa Way of Christ, The, Jacob Boehme In recommending these books Dr. Tozer did not mean to put his stamp of approval on the entire contents. Rather they were offered as products of men and women who ardently loved their Lord; if any doctrinal defects should appear these would be far overbalanced by the spiritual verities.

This list is an immence spiritual challenge.It is at thesame time a major threat to the theologian.Blessings to all who dare to handle these items before the Lord.Thank yo for posting it.Terry