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THROUGH GATES OF SPLENDOUR: STORY OF THE 5 MISSIONARY MARTYRS OF ECUADOR PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Elisabeth Elliot | 192 pages | 01 Nov 1988 | AUTHENTIC LIFESTYLE | 9781850780342 | English | Bucks, United Kingdom Through Gates of Splendour: Story of the 5 Missionary Martyrs of Ecuador PDF Book The Acua burned their own village and fled into the jungle. The story is written by Elisabeth Elliot, wife of one of the missionaries killed, Jim Elliot. Elisabeth Elliot, the wife of Jim, collated their journals and filled in the gaps with first-hand knowledge. The story of these five men reminds me how perfectly God matches a life path to each personality He creates. Beginning with Stephen in the book of Acts, Christianity like other religions has witnessed untold numbers of martyrs—those slain because they were preaching, or refusing to deny, the faith. Some would say their lives were wasted, but they were not. View 2 comments. For that reason the plan was strictly confidential—almost conspiratorial. The wives, alt Excellent true story. Readers Digest also published the story in Books will be free of page markings. They gave all and really lived out what the Bible speaks. He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose. While I was indeed longing for a good, old-style missionary story, this was more realistic than most, quite matter-of-fact indeed, without showing the missionaries as heroes as some others do. Elisabeth Elliot. The devotion of these men to their Saviour, reflected so well in their own journal writings, was incredibly touching and inspiring. This is the story of 5 missionaries who were martyred in the jungles of Ecuador in by a group of native Indians called the Aucas. It has given me so much to think about, and what encouragement it is to see people living by faith and not by sight amidst persecution. They had committed them to God and continue to trust that God is faithful and knows what He is doing despite their grief. The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. On Friday, they had a visit from three Waorani. God is God. Roger Youdarian, with his wife, Barbara, was the most recent arrival in Ecuador, but was already disappointed. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Trivia The small film team spent 17 days filming interviews in the Amazon basin in Ecuador. Even then, it wasn't only those five men, but in fact, the five wives and all their young children who lived in Ecuador at the home bases and stations, adding their own helpful components to the mission work. January 1, In a nearby village, their wives waited to hear from them. She wrote the book at the request and with cooperation from the families of the five men. They stood by the decision of their men when questions were asked as to why they had gone into Auca territory in the first place; the men had sincerely believed it was the will of God. Return to Book Page. He and his wife, Marilou, had two sons and were expecting a third. I was particularly encouraged by Roger who when through 'a dark night of the soul' and thought he was a failure of a missionary. What's your purpose? In the Epilogue, Elisabeth notes that a few of the Indians who had killed these men converted to Christianity several years later. Self Dayumae More filters. In the jungles of Ecuador, they felt they were fulfilling their purpose. The Gringo: A Memoir. Eliot spends most of the book recounting preparations and plans. As we have a high old time this Christmas, may we who know Christ hear the cry of the damned as they hurtle headlong into the Christless night without ever a chance. Then it was a crusade to undertake for the Lord. The nice thing about the book is that the author updates the reader on the status of the wives and families 20 years later, through the use of an Epilogue. There were plenty of photos included in the book which humanized the story. Elisabeth Elliot was born to missionary parents and served as a missionary in Ecudor. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. This item doesn't belong on this page. Through Gates of Splendour: Story of the 5 Missionary Martyrs of Ecuador Writer Here are some of the words from the hymn the men sung before setting off on the mission that ended in their deaths for the sake of the gospel. To quote from an Indian they converted, who prays in simple earnest: "Send some more messengers, and give the Aucas, instead of fierce hearts, soft hearts. Although the documentary doesn't really have anything to do with the actual book, it does tell the initial story in under thirty minutes and has footage as well. May we shed tears of repentance for those we have failed to bring out of darkness. Let me start by saying that I would have probably given this a 4 star if the writing had been better edited. Elliot wrote the book while still a missionary in Ecuador. You may also like. In , five missionaries working with New Tribes Missions in Bolivia were killed trying to reach the fierce Ayores. Was it the thrill of flying planes through the jungle? From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This story impacted me as a child, and then Wycliffe did a musical based on the story that made me consider becoming a Bible translator for a while. There are many spiritual lessons in this book that can be applied directly. I went to see Steven Curtis Chapman in concert. Some of my contemporaries may remember the publication which was used by hundreds of churches for their weekly unified Sunday School teaching materials. The work with the Waoranis was only beginning. What a joy to read it with my children. Show more Show less. About this product. I am profoundly impacted by their testimony, as I am by the events following this book: Elisabeth, widow of Jim Elliot, and Rachel Saint, the sister of another one of the her martyrs Nate, remained in Ecuador in their work amongst The powerful and "cut- to-the-heart" challenging account written by the widow of one of the 5 young missionaries who gave up their earthly lives with the death-defying intention of reaching the Auca Indians in Ecuador for the sake of their Sovereign God and His Gospel. The ultimate aim of the missionaries, like the minister, was to bring the gospel message, though in neither case were they killed for that reason. Once again it goes back to that desire the 5 men had to bring the Gospel to every man. What a joy to read I had read this book quite a few years ago, but we just finished reading it as a family my husband and I and our 4 older children. It would never come. Ten months later, Jim was killed by the Auca Indians while attempting to take the Gospel to that primitive tribe. Mar 24, Brice Karickhoff rated it it was amazing. It was then that they discovered the men were killed out of fear that they were cannibals. This item doesn't belong on this page. Through Gates of Splendour: Story of the 5 Missionary Martyrs of Ecuador Reviews Sep 08, Melanie Mead rated it it was amazing. Initially the endeavor included only four men. The interdenominational, evangelical missionaries, Jim Elliot, Pete Fleming, Ed McCully, Nate Saint, and Roger Youderian, were speared to death by the very people they were attempting to reach with the gospel. In the years that followed, many Huaos were converted to Christianity and changed their lifestyle. You may also like. Buy It Now. The missionaries were tight-lipped and communicated in code only. Maybe she goes into more bibliographic detail in another book, but I wanted more to the story! Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. High drama But there were other reasons for the haste. It is unbelievable how the widows responded with such trust in God when they found out their husbands had been killed. The five couples did not come to Ecuador planning on reaching the Waorani tribe. Wonderful book! But let me tell you, going into it with no idea of what happens was in this case and this case only NOT the thing to do. I am not well versed in scripture so maybe that made the read more challenging since it contained a lot of it but it also read easy in some parts thanks to many diary entries. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Photo Gallery. I've read this at least five times, but not in 12 years. The Huaorani Indians otherwise known as the Waodani, Waorani, or Auca Indians , totaling around tribe members in , were a violent tribe of indigenous, Amerindians living in the Amazonian region of Ecuador. The price may be the seller's own price elsewhere or another seller's price. Their desire and efforts to reach this tribe, whose members were living as if still in the Stone Age, made for a very touching and inspirational read. It was simply too risky. Genres: Documentary. If their mission boards got wind of what was going on, the plan would be scrapped in a heartbeat. May God give us a new vision of His will concerning the lost and our responsibility.