Wingspread [Paperback]

A. W. Tozer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

2010 Reprint of 1943 edition. Albert Benjamin Simpson, founder of The Christian and Missionary Alliance was born December 15, 1843 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. At an early age he felt the call of God on his life to preach and later experienced a dramatic conversion to faith in Jesus Christ. After discovering a line in Walter Marshall's Gospel Mystery of Sanctification "The first good work you will ever perform is to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ," Simpson committed his life to "Jesus Only"-the anthem that also ignited an unquenchable passion in his heart to reach the lost. This biography by Tozer is one of the few works on this inspirational figure.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Christian Publications (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875092187
• ISBN-13: 978-0875092188
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,491,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Founder of the C&MA as seen by the best known C&MA Preacher, October 28, 2005

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B. Breen "Canuckster1127" (Sterling, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wingspread (Paperback)

A.B. Simpson was the founder of The Christian & Missionary Alliance. Simpson was among the better known religious leaders of his era. That in itself makes this book an enlightening and educational read. However, it is at least as interesting for what it reveals about the author A.W. Tozer who is perhaps the best known figure to emerge from the C&MA.

Simpson's influence represents something of a convergence in the late 19th century of Calvanistic doctrine with the holiness movements of that time, particularly the Keswick movement.

The C&MA and Simpson subsequently went on to have a tremendous influence upon the evangelical foreign missions movement of the 20th century. Influence was also exerted upon the holiness movements of Azuza Street and the formation of the Assemblies of God.

Simpson is an interesting and vital figure to understand from several perspectives, particularly as his teachings on the Four-Fold Gospel and healing represented major influences upon 20th century evangelical thinking and practice.

What makes this book a special treat however, is to see the treatment of Simpson by Tozer who is widely regarded by many as one of the most influential prophetic (in the sense of forthtelling, not future predicting) voices of our time. His sympathetic presentation of Simpson and integration of the man with his teaching and influence reveals a great deal about the author as well as the subject.

This is a classic biography worthy of reading and study regardless of why you come to it. A great many crossroad's branch out from here. You'll be glad you invested the time to read this biography.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, February 10, 2008

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Don in Indiana - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wingspread (Paperback)

This is a great book about a great man written by a great man! A must read!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Bio of A.B. Simpson, October 26, 1999

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Shari Berti (B.C., Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wingspread (Paperback)

Does it get any better than this? One solid Bible preacher writing about another. This is an oldie but goodie - written about 1948 I think. Interesting insight into the challenges facing Simpson approx. 100 years ago; also laced through with that unspoken reminder that God never changes regardless of what year it is.