The Radical Cross: Living the Passion of Christ [Paperback]

A. W. Tozer (Author), Ravi Zacharias (Foreword) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2006

"The cross of Christ demands from each of us identification. It is of no use to us unless we make it our own and enter into his death and resurrection." A. W. Tozer

The Radical Cross is a powerful compilation of A. W. Tozer's inspired impressions on the cross of Christ. Arranged thematically, this thought-provoking book discusses The Radical Cross and its promises, its price, its purpose, its pain, its provisions and its paradox. It is a book that will challenge you to make the cross your own and to live the passion of Christ.

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About the Author

"A 20th-century prophet" they called him even in his own lifetime. For 31 years A.W. Tozer was pastor of Southside Alliance Church in Chicago, where his reputation as a man of God was citywide. Concurrently, he became editor of Alliance Life, a responsibility he fulfilled until his death in 1963. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Wingspread (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600661572
• ISBN-13: 978-1600661570
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #984,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The late Dr. A. W. Tozer was well known in evangelical circles both for his long and fruitful editorship of the Alliance Witness as well as his pastorate of one of the largest Alliance churches in the Chicago area. He came to be known as the Prophet of Today because of his penetrating books on the deeper spiritual life.

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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing but the Cross, January 3, 2007

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Manuel Hernandez (Groton, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Radical Cross: Living the Passion of Christ (Paperback)

This is simply a Great book by a Great author about a Great subject. This book is written for Christians that either want to be inspired or be reminded of the Christian Cross to stir up the passions within one's soul.

A concern was that the writing may be stilted, dated or out of style and therefore a drudgery to read but that was the furtherest from the truth. This book will certainly cause you to view the Cross with a passion that you may never have experienced and I write as a minister with over 30 years experience.

There are 7 sections each with 4 or 5 chapters that stand alone and therefore could be read as a devotional that is dedicated to the Radical Cross.

Chapter titles such as: The Cross is a Radical Thing; No One Wants to Die on a Cross; Coddled or Crucified; Dead in Christ and What Easter is About.

I challenge ANY believer to read this book that would like to have a new fire in their faith because it will be impossible not to be affected with this author's writing and understanding.

This is not a theological book, though there is theology, this is an inspirational book.

Read it and be inspired!!!

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Great Nexus of His-Story as it applies to the lives of the believer., June 1, 2007

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Rocco B. Rubino "Rocco R." (Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Radical Cross: Living the Passion of Christ (Paperback)

Be forewarned: After reading this book, you will be held accountable for its contents!

This book is NOT for those who are satisfied with their walk with God. I know this sounds "harsh," and "negative," but one can only say what is on one's heart.

Aiden W. Tozer did not play with God, and his writings enjoin us not to either. To him, the Christian walk was serious business and in no where else was this seriousness made more manifest than on Mount Calvary. There on that Mount, the greatest sacrifice that would ever be made, was made when the Just and Holy One gave His Life a ransom for many, that He might purify a people, zealous of good works, unto Himself.

This book needed no introduction, yet it has two which I feel are a distraction from what Rev. Tozer was trying to show us. This work did not need anyone to speek for it; the Holy Spirit Himself would bear witness. Nevertheless, this prophet of old's voice rang out against the "cross-less" Christianity he saw in his day, and which has gained in popularity in our day. Throught his simple words you can sense the Holy Spirit pleading with the professing Christian not to be satisfied with dead works, ceremony, sacramentalism, and form, but rather to lay one's life down, take up your/my cross, and follow Him daily; that we would partake of the greatness of the spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus by dying to self.

This book, along with The Pursuit of God, make great resources for one's own devotional life. I promise you as a sinner saved/kept by grace, that your walk with the LORD of ALL will not be the same if you take Tozer's words in these two books seriously.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To me, one of Tozer's best..., December 5, 2009

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This review is from: The Radical Cross: Living the Passion of Christ (Paperback)

Who knew that this collection of essays would become one of my favorite Tozer works? I enjoyed it so much, I have also bought it as a gift for others. Always speaking with clarity, conviction, and timeless relevance, Tozer really provides a priceless devotional work for the hungry Christian with these essays. Though better known for books such as "The Knowledge of the Holy" and "The Root of the Righteous," this book, along with "Of God and Man" are my personal favorites of Tozer's works. If you have not been introduced to his work, and are ready to challenge yourself with the authentic teachings, commands, and examples given by our Lord, then this is an excellent place to start your Tozer discovery.