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Shadow of the Almighty: the Life and Testament of Jim Elliot Free FREE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY: THE LIFE AND TESTAMENT OF JIM ELLIOT PDF Elisabeth Elliot | 251 pages | 29 Sep 2009 | HarperCollins Publishers Inc | 9780060622138 | English | New York, United States Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot by Elisabeth Elliot Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Preview — Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot. 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 Elisabeth Elliot makes full use of Jim's revealing diaries to Shadow of the Almighty is a modern classic story of faithfulness, obedience, and martyrdom. 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 thanks to the release of the film, End of the Spear, which tells for the first time the killings Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot the perspective of the Huaorani. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published September 29th by HarperOne first published More Details Original Title. Other Editions Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Shadow of the Almightyplease sign up. Would I like this book? I've had it on my list of "to read" books for years, but it's not in the library or my local book store. Is it worth my ordering it? Cary Of course. This is my favorite Christian biography. It's a tale of a very real man who's fully sold out to Christ. A man who loved not his life unto t …more Of course. A man who loved not his life unto the death Rev. See 2 questions about Shadow of the Almighty…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot 05, Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot Vellacott rated it liked it Shelves: christian-missionselisabeth-elliot. Jim Elliot's life was cut tragically short when he and four fellow missionaries were murdered by the Auca Indians in during one of their first outreaches to "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose. Jim Elliot's life was cut tragically short when he and four fellow missionaries were murdered by the Auca Indians in during one of their first outreaches to them. This story is told in Through Gates of Splendor. On reading about Jim's school life and growing experiences, I was impressed with his dedication to personal holiness and spiritual discipline. Also, his desire to understand the Bible for himself through thorough study rather than relying on, and adopting the viewpoints of, other respected Christians. Elliot diligently and persistently studied the Word often adopting viewpoints that went completely against the grain at the time. He refused to get involved in leading a political group in school. He sought also to use every minute of his time wisely and only got himself involved in those things that would forward God's Kingdom in some aspect or another. Through reading his diaries it is clear that his dogmatic views changed over time but his heart was always to follow Scripture regardless the cost to his personal reputation. We can all learn from his example. Whether this was because he faced all kinds of difficulties; building swept away in typhoon weather, various deaths, potential colleagues marrying and remaining at home, or whether it was because God was expecting him to live more by faith as he matured spiritually, I don't know. His decision to go into Auca territory with the other men is an interesting one. I'm sure this has been debated endlessly. The author his wife was at first unsure and asked him whether he was Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot that God led him into this decision. He confirmed that this was the case and then proceeded. Whether or not it was Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot right decision, I'm sure that Elliot believed it was and God has obviously used his testimony and that of the others that died for many years after his death. Earthly things were of no consequence to Elliot and he spoke a lot about his frustrations in having to maneuver them. You will wonder then why I'm only giving this 3 stars. Whilst Elliot's life was interesting and his devotional life a challenge I found the style of the book hard going and much too detailed in places. Lengthy journal extracts and letters about flora and fauna, Elliot's personal spiritual experiences, details of his growing attachment to Elisabeth, may be exciting reading for his wife and family but I found it a struggle not to lose interest. For his life and dedication I would rate it 4 stars. This is clean; free Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot bad language and sexual content. There is a little violence on the field and also some death scenes but nothing too graphic. View all 4 comments. Jun 29, G. Jim Elliot's short, powerful life reminded me of what Christ's own life showed first: we are all born to die. It's up to us whether our lives simply peter out result of the Fall and all that or whether we find an altar, choose a cross, draw a line, pick an Alamo, raise a flag, and say, "Here. For this. For this I will give my life. I was delighted to find this audiobook available through my library, even more so because Elisabeth, with her steady, low, modulated voice, was the narrator. She so passionately loved Jim; her respect and affection shines both in her diction and in her voice. Jim's grasp of language was impressive; the descriptions of his travels were lyrical. Jim Elliot. A dynamic and direct and Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot His 4. His intensity, his burning zeal I admire him. If he had lived to threescore and ten, would his tone have modulated, I wonder? The way he made decisions, the dichotomy he made between spiritual and secular, and his rejection of the ceremony and pageantry of weddings were other areas that made me squirm. I was cheering when he loosened up the last half of his senior year at college. The close-knit fabric of his family life as seen through his letters is lovely. I had forgotten that his dad was able to come to Ecuador to help him with some construction projects. What a precious gift that time was. I was raised in the shadow of Jim and Betty Elliot. My family were part of the Plymouth Brethren chapel Jim had attended whose complacency he complained about! Jim's uncle, a man who radiated enthusiasm and was ever so kind to me, was an elder; Jim's cousin currently employs several of my family members. I went to Bible college with Jim's niece. Among them, I found this picture. Fun quote: He sought the help of older Christians in learning to live for God. And there were occasions when he asked them to pray with him. Of one of these he wrote, "Had fellowship in prayer with Brother Harper and discussion of the things of God. A happy experience. View 2 comments. Sep 19, Mari Mauries rated it really liked it. It is difficult to find a story that stirs the soul quite like Jim Elliot's. Jim Elliot - Wikipedia Sign in with Facebook Sign in options. Join Goodreads. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Shadow of the Almighty Quotes Showing of That which is lifelong can only be surrendered in a lifetime. Nor is surrender to the will of God per se adequate to fullness of power in Christ. Maturity is the accomplishment of years, and I can only surrender to the will of God as I know what that will is. He will not allow quietness. Is not the second the logical conclusion of the first? Am I ignitable? Can it not simply be lived in the reality of Christ's terms of contact with the Father, with joy and peace, fear and Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot full to the fingertips in their turn, without incessant drawing of lessons and making of rules? Woe to the man who would live a disentangled life. Be on guard, my soul, of complicating your environment so that you have neither time nor room for growth! Bringing every thought into the obedience of Christ is no easy-chair job. I'm sure the Minor Prophets would have found subject for correction. And what man can predict the consummate end of such a life when its ultimate center is Sharon's Rose? There could be no doubt if God wished them to move.
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