Shadow of the Almighty

"He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." So wrote Jim Elliot at age 22, 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 by now known throughout the world in 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 that, though "hid with Christ in God", was in part 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.

©1958 Elisabeth Elliot (P)1995 Blackstone Audiobooks

Very Motivating - Not many people like Jim Elliot

Would you consider the audio edition of Shadow of the Almighty to be better than the print version?

not better of course, print is great and has pictures. You'll probably like to quote this book so print is easier.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Shadow of the Almighty?

He is no fool, who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. Quote from Jim's journal.

Inspiring...

Very encouraging to hear about Jim Elliott, knowing God still seeks such willing vessels to serve Him.

Elisabeth Elliot presents Jim's fascinating life

I am grateful for this opportunity to learn more about Jim Elliot, his family, his formative years, and his short life:
so well-lived,
so dearly loved,
so true to His Lord.

Life changer

This story will encourage your faith, ignite your flame for Christ, and change your life if you allow it to. I pray it touches other’s souls as it has touched mine.

The reader did a superb job.

I’ve known about this incident for many years, but it was helpful to know the history of their marriage, calling, and outcome.