The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God: Their Meaning in the Christian Life

This small book is, in fact, a very big book. And a very heavy one as well. The author makes clear what's at stake on page 2, writing, "It is my opinion that the Christian conception of God current in these middle years of the twentieth century is so decadent as to be utterly beneath the dignity of the Most High God and actually to constitute for professed believers something amounting to a moral calamity". And he goes on, "All the problems of heaven and earth, though they were to confront us together and at once, would be nothing compared with the overwhelming problem of God: That He is; what He is like; and what we as moral beings must do about Him". But how can man, the creature, put words around his Creator? How do we describe the indescribable? Tozer quotes the Spanish mystic Miguel de Molinas, "We think more loftily of God, by knowing that He is incomprehensible, and above our understanding, than by conceiving Him under any image, and creature beauty, according to our rude understanding". The means the author finds to talk about that which is really beyond words is through a discussion of the attributes of God. Attributes, in this context, are "whatever God has in any way revealed as being true of Himself". And so in talking about these attributes of God, God Himself is not limited or contained; no claim is made as to their completeness. In this way Tozer finds the path to use words in describing God without diminishing Him through the limits of language. The revealed truths that he takes us through are God's triune nature, His self-existence, His self-sufficiency, His eternity, His infinitude, His immutability, His omniscience, His wisdom, His omnipotence, His transcendence, His omnipresence, His faithfulness, His goodness, His justice, His mercy, His grace, His love, His holiness, and His sovereignty. What did God say when Moses asked how He should be referred to? He said, "This is what you are to say to the Israelites, `I Am has sent me to you'".

This book takes you deeper in the knowledge of our Holy God and challenges you to reconsider your own answer to the question of "Who is He?" Definitely recommend everyone who intends to know God to start with this book.

This book is truly a treasure for anyone who desires to grow spiritually and understand God in a deeper, more meaningful way. From the very first chapter, the author challenges the reader to think seriously about who God is and how our view of Him shapes our entire spiritual life. What I loved most about this book is how it elevates your understanding of God’s holiness, majesty, love, and sovereignty. It doesn’t present shallow or emotional ideas, but instead calls the reader to reverence, humility, and awe. Each chapter feels like a meditation — something you can slowly reflect on, underline, and revisit again and again. The writing is clear, powerful, and deeply convicting without being harsh. It gently corrects wrong ideas we may have formed about God and replaces them with a biblical, exalted vision of His character. After reading this book, I found myself praying differently — with more reverence, more gratitude, and more trust. This is not just a book to read once and put away. It’s a book to study, reflect on, and even discuss with others. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to grow in faith, whether you are a new believer or someone who has been walking with God for many years. A true spiritual classic. Five stars without hesitation.

A wonderful book! Easy to read and easy to understand. It is easy to see why this is a classic in Christian literature. There are some very deep doctrinal points made and explained in a way that almost anyone should be able to understand.

I liked that it was such a concise description of the Almighty. While I did find this work to be deeply informative; I have also spent 40+ years of my life firmly within the Christian faith. God works miracles!

Cover, Pages and Packaging is Good.

Cualquier persona que quiere pensar seriamente acerca de Dios debería leer este libro. El autor ofrece un entendimiento profundo con explicaciones sencillas acerca de los atributos de Dios y la importancia de pensar correctamente acerca de Dios. No es una lectura sencilla y requeire paciencia y en ocasiones releer algunos párrafos, pero vale mucho la pena.

Why aren't we taught this in every church in the land. A W Tozer can really help us begin to learn how to see more clearly how we should worship and reverence the Majesty on high and His only begotten Son at His right hand through His word being led by the Holy Spirit. If you are yearning for a deeper walk with God this is a great help. I think we should all look back a learn from the great saints back through the ages. Men and women of proven character and see how they looked to and sought God with proper reverence and worship of who He is- the Great I Am.

Leitura fundamental para a compreensão da soberania de Deus

This is not an easy book to read, by virtue of its depth. I can only read a paragraph or two and then must put it aside to 'meditate' and pray on. But it is worth taking the time. You will end up with a greater 'knowledge of the holy' than you have ever known, leading to an even deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father. This is a classic that must never go out of print. We - God's people of every generation need to know Him as deeply as this book takes us.