title: The Dangers of a Shallow Faith: Awakening from Spiritual Lethargy
author:  A.W. Tozer 
description: <b>A.W. Tozer </b>embarked upon a lifelong pursuit of God at the age of 17 after hearing a street preacher in Akron, Ohio. He was a self-taught pastor, writer, and editor whose powerful messages continue to grip the hearts and stir the souls of today's believers. He penned more than 45 books, including the classics <i>The Pursuit of God</i>, <i>The Knowledge of the Holy</i>, and <i>The Purpose of Man</i>.<BR><BR><b>James L. Snyder</b> is the pastor of the Family of God Fellowship in Ocala, Florida. He is recognized as an authority on the life and ministry of A.W. Tozer and has written a number of books and essays in Christian periodicals about Tozer. Snyder has a weekly radio ministry and writes a nationally syndicated newspaper column.
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  Published by Regal  
  From Gospel Light  
  Ventura, California, U.S.A.  
   _[www.regalbooks.com](http://www.regalbooks.com)_  
  Printed in the U.S.A.
  
  
  All Scripture quotation are taken from  
  the _King James Version_. Authorized King James Version.
  
  
  © 2012 James L. Snyder.  
  All rights reserved.
  
  
  Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  
  Tozer, A. W. (Aiden Wilson), 1897-1963.  
  The dangers of a shallow faith : awakening from spiritual lethargy / A.W.
  Tozer ;  
  compiled and edited by James L. Snyder.  
  p. cm.  
  Includes bibliographical references and index.  
  ISBN 978-0-8307-6204-0 (trade paper : alk. paper)  
  1\. United States—Church history—20th century. 2. Church renewal—  
  United States. 3. Revivals—United States. 4. Religious awakening—Christianity.  
  I. Snyder, James L. II. Title.  
  BR525.T69 2012  
  269—dc23  
  2012003610
  
  
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