Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot
A Religion, Autobiography, Memoir book. It takes a while for revelry to turn to reverence, and much repetition of truth to...
Shadow of the Almighty is a modern classic story of faithfulness, obedience, and martyrdom. It is the best-selling account of the martyrdom of Jim Elliot and four other missionaries at the hands of the Huaorani Indians in Ecuador.Shadow of the Almighty has inspired Christians since its first publication in 1958. Elisabeth Elliot makes full use of Jim's revealing diaries to fill in the details of a life completely committed to God's service.This story was reintroduced to today's audiences in 2006 thanks to the release of the film, End of the Spear, which tells for the first time the killings from the perspective of the Huaorani.
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- Pages: 351 pages
- ISBN: 9781598562491 / 1598562495
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It takes a while for revelry to turn to reverence, and much repetition of truth to eventual turn young zeal into habitual channels for good. Elisabeth Elliot, Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot Let not him who accepts light in an instant despise him who gropes months in shadows. Elisabeth Elliot, Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot A man's thoughts dye his soul, attributed to Marcus Aurelius Elisabeth Elliot, Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot
"The principle of getting by spending is illustrated by the actions of God: 'He had yet one, a Beloved Son.''He giveth not the Spirit by measure.''He spared no His own son.''He emptied Himself.'Is heaven the poorer for this spending? Nay, both heaven and earth are enriched by it: Who dare not follow God's example?" (P.250) Shadow of the Almighty is a really good book! The whole book is basically Jim Elliot's writings to parents, siblings, and Elizabeth plus his journal entries. Although it doesn't "flow" super well and isn't the captivating and exciting book that always keeps your attention, it was impacting to me to see just how human Jim was. Many of... This book was difficult and troubling to read throughout since one knows the painful end from the beginning. It didn't help that the pages were filled with Jim's allusions to lives poured out for God early, for his own readiness for death. Was this premonition or youthful romance and bravado?Beyond this aspect, however, I found the...
