Shadow of the Almighty

Shadow of the Almighty
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Shadow of the Almighty : The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot (Lives of Faith)

Information on Shadow of the Almighty from the publisher:

The murder of Jim Elliot and four fellow missionaries by the Auca Indians in 1956 shocked the nation and motivated thousands to a life of service. The story of what led Elliot to the jungles of Ecuador, told by his wife, Elisabeth, has become a modern Christian classic. Drawing from her husband's rich and revealing diaries, she exposes the roots of what made her husband commit his very being to God, knowing that he might be called to an unexpected death in the prime of life. Shadow of the Almighty is a portrait of a rare and remarkable man of faith.

Description of Elisabeth Elliot, author of Shadow of the Almighty:

This beautifully written and moving memoir of the martyrdom of Jim Elliot and four other missionaries at the hands of the Auca Indians in Ecuador 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 ''hid with Christ in God.'' Her portrait of a man who was utterly committed is a timeless testament to the mercy and majesty of the Almighty. 256 pages with photos, softcover from HarperCollins.