Through Gates of Splendor: Amazon.ca: Elisabeth Elliot, Marguerite Gavin: Books

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It was a story that shook the world. In the autumn of 1955 five young men had dared to make contact with a Stone Age tribe deep in the jungles of Ecuador. The goal: to establish communication with a people whose only previous response to the outside world had been to attack all strangers. The mens mission combined modern technology with innate ingenuity, sparked by a passionate determination to get the gospel to a people without Christ. 6.75 hrs After several preliminary overtures of friendship, the men set out on a crucial January day in 1956 for a meeting with the Waorani tribesman, who had reacted with apparent tolerance to earlier gifts and messages. The story of Nate Saint, Roger Youderian, Ed McCully, Pete Fleming, and Jim Elliot was recorded several months later by Jims wife, Elisabeth. Through Gates of Splendor has since become a classic, one that has inspired hundreds of thousands of people.

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In 1955 a group of missionaries entered a jungle in Ecuador to bring Christianity to a hostile and primitive tribe. Attempting to quell their distrust, they showered the natives with gifts and built an airstrip before being massacred by them. Written by the wife of one of these men, the story will be gripping for believers in such initiatives. Others may be overcome by the melodrama and the Jesus-as-Lord tone that explains the nobility but not the naïveté of the mission's intentions. The talented Marguerite Gavin narrates with erudite smugness. She also forces the pathos during some of the more poignant moments but probably not enough to bother listeners who are uplifted by the story. T.W. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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5.0 out of 5 stars For a love of lost souls, they gave their lives..., Dec 4 2003

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A. Reum (Montana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Through Gates of Splendor (Paperback)

The accounts of the martyrs on the beach are inspiring to say the least. They will challenge the most stalwart believer to ask, " Am I willing to give everything?"

Often we label books like these as being too graphic and descriptive for children, but I would like to suggest that allowing our young people to read of these accounts will do wonders for the church. Nate Saint, Jim Elliot their compatriots, and family are heroes to modern Christendom, and therefore should be offered to our children as such. Our children will lead the body of Christ in the years to come and they should be inspired by men and women of faith and courage. Give your child a "hero" that cared about nothing more than spreading the truth of Jesus Christ.

The Fate of the Yellow Woodbee may be a suitable introduction for your pre adolescent child. It is written by Dave and Neta Jackson and published by Bethany House. As always read these books to determine whether or not they are appropriate for your child.

"I seek not a long life but a full one, like you, Lord Jesus"- Jim Elliot

I originally reviewd this book January 3, 2001, as Andy. I cannot access the old review to remove it and wanted to add it to our current user name.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brimming with Enthusiasm, Inspirational and Poignant, July 20 2003

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Rachelle Ayala "Author of Michal's Window" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Through Gates of Splendor (Paperback)

Elisabeth Elliot masterfully journals the account of the 5 young missionaries enthusiastic outreach for Indian tribes in Ecuador, starting with their calling and arrival in Ecuador, working with the Quichas and some more accessible tribes and drawn to the bringing of the Gospel to the Auca, a tribe feared by all of their neighbors as lurking killers whose custom is to spy and ambush all outsiders. The men, with hearts burdened for the Auca, sought to befriend them and give them the Gospel. The account leaves no doubt that these men and their wives were led by the Lord and even though the outcome was not what was hoped for, Mrs. Elliott's book is inspirational in the enthusiasm that these dedicated servants of the Lord went about to reach the Auca, as well as the widows' total reliance on their relationship with Jesus Christ after the men were killed to continue in their ministries to serve and bring the Gospel to the Ecuadorian Indians.

Highly recommended for home-schoolers, teenagers and today's youth in need of heroes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unforgettable, April 29 2003

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Cindy (Leavenworth, KS United States) - See all my reviews

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I read this book 30 years ago. It made a such a strong impression on me, that I am still impressed by the Christlikeness of these missionaries and their families. The follow-up to the original book is that Elisabeth Elliot returned a few years later with her young daughter to continue the work with the Auca Indians. Nate Saint's son also returned later to continue the work. This massacre did not destroy ANY of the families - all were sustained by the Lord they served.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great story but needs reedited
My wife and I have both been called into Missionary Work. She has been called to medical missions and I am starting classes as a Pastor. Read more

Published on Dec 31 2002 by Pastor Brian

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Spurs Me Toward True Discipleship
To say that this book is an inspiration would be gravely understating it. To read the words of Jim Elliot and his brothers in Christ against the backdrop of their story and their... Read more

Published on Oct 22 2002 by Scott Ross