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Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot Audiobook
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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.
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"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)
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“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
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" 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
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.