# Adam — The Pursuit of God character guide

> Adam in The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0006-iii-removing-the-veil

## Who they are

First man, referenced in discussing the fall and original sin.

## In the story

### [III: Removing the Veil](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pursuit_of_god_se/chapters/iii-removing-the-veil)

Adam is cited as the one who hid from God's presence after the fall, illustrating humanity's flight from the manifest presence.

### [IV: Apprehending God](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pursuit_of_god_se/chapters/iv-apprehending-god)

Mentioned as the head of 'Adam's tragic race,' whose sin clouded the lenses of human hearts so that the spiritual world is not seen.

### [IX: Meekness and Rest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_pursuit_of_god_se/chapters/ix-meekness-and-rest)

Implied as the origin of the sinful human condition that produces pride and pretense.

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