Play Audiobook Sample
Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot Audiobook
Play Audiobook Sample
(4.01) - 2,370 listener ratings
Quick Stats About this Audiobook
Total Audiobook Chapters:
Longest Chapter Length:
Shortest Chapter Length:
Average Chapter Length:
Audiobooks by this Author:
Publisher Description
Shadow of the Almighty is a modern classic story of faithfulness, obedience, and martyrdom. It is the bestselling account of the martyrdom of Jim Elliot and four other missionaries at the hands of the Huaorani Indians in Ecuador.
“He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” So wrote Jim Elliot at age twenty-two, sweating over Greek roots and patristics at Wheaton College. “Seven years later,” writes his widow Elisabeth, “he and four other young men…sat together on a strip of white sand on the Curaray River, deep in Ecuador’s rain forest, waiting for the arrival of a group of men whom they loved, but had never met: savage Stone Age killers, men now known to all the world as Aucas.”
The circumstances of the death of these men are now known as one of the great missionary adventure stories of modern times. But this is the first account of the whole life of one of them, a life revealed in some of the most poignant and moving spiritual writings of our time. Shadow of the Almighty is a tremendous biography of an adventurous and inspirational life.
Download and start listening now!
"it's not a quick read, looking into the mind of a man who has that single-heartedness for God that many of us desire. throughout the book, i would reflect on my life, my thoughts, my actions, and where i am in my passion for the Lord, and for His Kingdom. definitely challenging and inspiring. "
— Jenny (5 out of 5 stars)
Quotes
-
“Shadow of the Almighty is beautiful writing. But most important, it proves that Jesus Christ will bring bright creativity out of any shadow which might fall across any life and any love…if the life and love are under his redemptive touch.”
— Eugenia Price, New York Times bestselling author -
“Elisabeth Elliot’s account is more than inspirational reading; it belongs to the very heartbeat of evangelic witness.”
— Christianity Today
Shadow of the Almighty Listener Reviews
-
" This was a re-read. This book moved me very much the first time I read it. I'd like to say it influenced me, but in the ten years or so since I read it first, my life hasn't showed any of its influence. It is still very challenging. "
— Mark, 2/20/2014 -
" Inspirational journals of murdered missionary, Jim Elliot and his struggles and joys of serving Christ. A must read. "
— Pam, 2/20/2014 -
" Read this in high school and was greatly impacted by Elliott's dedication and commitment. "
— Christopher, 1/31/2014 -
" One of the best books I own. I am far more impressed with Jim Elliot's life than with his death. He cared most about loving and obeying his Lord - no matter what the cost. "
— Craig, 1/1/2014 -
" I like that this book is mostly letters and journal entries from a real person rather than commentary romanticizing his life. "
— Cor, 1/1/2014 -
" This is one of my favorite missionary books. I was very convicted by his faith and life "
— Jackie, 12/26/2013 -
" Jim Elliot had the gift if faith. It was refreshing to read a man my own age with such a singular passion for Christ. "
— Samuel, 12/19/2013 -
" Just finished this yet again. Amazing and encouraging. 10.29.11 "
— Michael, 12/19/2013 -
" I think it would be safe to say that when I read this in high school, it changed my life. "
— Miranda, 12/18/2013 -
" One of my favorite books! "
— Lisa, 12/9/2013 -
" Jim Elliot's Biography ended with the only a few scentences about his death by the Aucan Indians. His life was so completely given over to Christ that I only greived for a moment and then felt thankful for Jim's life and the God we serve. This book is for patient readers. "
— Laura, 12/3/2013 -
" This book astounded me. I think that's the only way I can describe it. To think that someone could really be so simply committed to God... astounding. "
— Emily, 11/23/2013 -
" This book was inspiring. Although I couldn't completely get over my lack of comfort with Elisabeth Elliott (she seems so rigid to me), it was worth the read. "
— Ebookwormy, 11/13/2013 -
" Wonderfully profound, poetic, prayerful book - mostly excerpts from Jim Elliot's diaries. "
— Nicolle, 10/25/2013 -
" A powerful testament of a life "lived to the hilt" for the glory of God. "
— Sarah, 10/14/2013 -
" it's not a quick read, looking into the mind of a man who has that single-heartedness for God that many of us desire. throughout the book, i would reflect on my life, my thoughts, my actions, and where i am in my passion for the Lord, and for His Kingdom. definitely challenging and inspiring. "
— Jenny, 10/7/2013 -
" A gem. A forever book. "
— Chila, 3/21/2013 -
" What an amazing Godly man Jim was! One truly seeking Christ in EVERYTHING! "
— Adelita, 1/17/2013 -
" Everyone I saw while I was reading this book knew all about it, because I kept bringing it up! Jim Elliot was an inspirational example of a life fully surrendered and fully lived. "
— Bill, 11/6/2012 -
" One of my favorite books ever! "
— Cody, 9/27/2012 -
" This book has challenged me to live wholly for Christ, in every way. A VERY good book! "
— Joy, 4/28/2012 -
" Missionary martyr Jim Elliot finding the rest of the story. "
— Bill, 3/19/2012 -
" Challenging, compelling, true story of a true heart for God. "
— Ellen, 11/28/2011 -
" Inspiring and full of pith, passion, and insight. "
— Demetrius, 9/20/2011 -
" A life-changing book for me. I read it while in college and it has echoed to me ever since. If I were naming most favorite books ever read, this would be #2, and Hinds Feet on High Places would be #1. "
— Brambly, 4/18/2011 -
" And how the Lord works... "
— Sandy, 4/7/2011 -
" He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose! Say no more! Passion in action! "
— Marisa, 3/22/2011 -
" Inspiring read of a man who chose to totally dedicate his life to spreading the gospel of Christ to a tribe in Ecuador that were knowing for killing "white men". He was willing to shed his blood to serve the Lord years before he was actually martyred. "
— Joan, 8/21/2010 -
" Missionary martyr Jim Elliot finding the rest of the story. "
— Bill, 1/28/2010 -
" A gem. A forever book. "
— Chila, 11/1/2009 -
" Wonderfully profound, poetic, prayerful book - mostly excerpts from Jim Elliot's diaries. "
— Nicolle, 10/21/2009 -
" This is one of my favorite missionary books. I was very convicted by his faith and life "
— Jackie, 9/9/2009 -
" I could not get into this book! I tried! There were times I completely got what he was saying and enjoyed the book, other-times I was annoyed by him. "
— Amy, 9/2/2009 -
" i've already read a book similar to that one about Jim Elliot but i want to see if this will teach me some more <br/>T'was very good as seen previously. this is the point of view of his wife and it is very human rather than idealistic "
— Elizabeth, 6/17/2009
About Elisabeth Elliot
Elisabeth Elliot (1926–2015) was one of the most perceptive and popular Christian writers of the last century. The author of more than twenty books, including Passion and Purity and The Journals of Jim Elliot, Elliot offered guidance and encouragement to millions of readers worldwide.