The Journals of Jim Elliot

The Journals of Jim Elliot
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The Journals of Jim Elliot

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Jim Elliot was a missionaryóand then a martyr at the hands of the Auca Indians to whom he was witnessing. At the age of 29, he left behind a young wife, a baby daughter, and an incredible legacy of faith. Jimís volumes of personal journals, written over many years, reveal the inner struggles and victories that he experienced before his untimely death. In The Journals of Jim Elliot, youíll come to know this intelligent and articulate man who yearns to know Godís plan for his life, details his fascinating missions work, and reveals his love for Elisabethófirst as a single man, then as a happily married one. Edited by his widow, Jimís personal yet universal musings about faith, love, and work will show you how to apply the Bible to the situations you face every day. They will inspire you to lead a life of obedience, regardless of the cost, and delight you with an amazing story of courage and determination. Elisabeth Elliot is a popular speaker, radio teacher, and much-loved author of Through Gates of Splendor, Shadow of the Almighty, Passion and Purity, and several other books. She now lives with her husband, Lars Gren, in Magnolia, Massachusetts.

Description of The Journals of Jim Elliot:

Jim Elliot was part of a team of young missionaries murdered in Ecuador in 1956 by the Auca Indians to whom they were witnessing. At the age of 29, he left behind a young widow, a baby daughter, and volumes of personal journals written over many years. In 1978, Revell published the complete and unabridged journals, edited by his widow, Elisabeth, and the journals have stayed in print ever since. And it's no wonder-Jim Elliot was an intelligent thinker and strong writer in these personal, yet universal, musings about faith, work, and love. The Journals of Jim Elliot is a wonderful account of the life of a man who yearns to know God's plan for his life, details his fascinating missions work, and loves Elisabeth- first as a single man, then as a happily married one. The Journals of Jim Elliot will intrigue fans of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, readers interested in missions, and young people struggling to find God's plan for their lives.

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Jim Elliot was a missionary -- and then a martyr at the hands of the Auca Indians to whom he was witnessing. At the age of 29, he left behind a young wife, a baby daughter, and an incredible legacy of faith.

About Jim Elliot:

Elisabeth Elliot is a popular speaker, radio teacher, and muchloved author of Through Gates of Splendor, Shadow of the Almighty, Passion and Purity, and several other books. She now lives with her husband, Lars Gren, in Magnolia, Massachusetts.

Description of Jim Elliot, author of The Journals of Jim Elliot:

Jim Elliot was part of a team of young missionaries murdered in Ecuador in 1956 by the Auca Indians to whom they were witnessing. At the age of 29, he left behind a young widow, a baby daughter, and volumes of personal journals written over many years. In 1978, Revell published the complete and unabridged journals, edited by his widow, Elisabeth, and the journals have stayed in print ever since. And it's no wonder--Jim Elliot was an intelligent thinker and strong writer in these personal, yet universal, musings about faith, work, and love. This book is a wonderful account of the life of a man who yearns to know God's plan for his life, details his fascinating missions work, and loves Elisabeth--first as a single man, then as a happily married one. This book will intrigue fans of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, readers interested in missions, and young people struggling to find God's plan for their lives.