In 1956, five young men, including Elliot's husband, traveled into the jungles of Ecuador to establish communication with the fierce Waorani Tribe. In a nearby village, their wives waited to hear from them. The news they received---all five missionaries had been murdered---changed lives forever. A lasting story of God's grace and great courage. 269 pages, softcover from Tyndale.
Through Gates of Splendor is a powerful wake-up call to all who may feel reluctant about serving Christ. Many years have passed since I first read it . . . and I am still grateful. In fact, I would say, without hesitation, God used this book to change my life. — Chuck Swindoll
Elisabeth Elliot is wise. Elisabeth Elliot is bold. She is godly and admired and she continues to be one of my heroes. Thank you, Elisabeth, for your example to us . . . the next generation. — Gracia Burnham
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Reviewed by Dan Ford (Rosewood, OH), July 01, 2008
This is a great book for graduation gifts! These men and women both put Jesus first in their lives and their marriages. Their desire was to please God and live totally for him. Plan on using a highlighter when reading this story, esp. pages 171 and 172. It would be good for an exciting group Bible study as well.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Dan Ford (Rosewood, OH), July 01, 2008
This is a great book for graduation gifts! These men and women both put Jesus first in their lives and their marriages. Their desire was to please God and live totally for him. Plan on using a highlighter when reading this story, esp. pages 171 and 172. It would be good for an exciting group Bible study as well.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Brother George (Monroe, VA), July 04, 2007
I travel the world in missions, lecture to University students, and the one author I recommend to my students worldwide; is at all costs, buy anything written by Elisabeth Elliot. As Ruth Bell Graham said, "we have a way of making Christian concepts complicated, and Elisabeth Elliot has a way of untying the knots with grace"...
3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Chantel (Seattle), May 08, 2007
I am in a Christian Junior High, and we are reading this book. What this book is based on is inspiring, and incredibly awesome, but it is not very interesting for junior highers.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Shaun Price (Buies Creek, NC), October 22, 2002
One of the best books I have read. An excellent story of five men who gave their all for Christ. As a college student it encourages me to read about young men who live out the great commission. This book is a blessing.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by A reader (USA), September 28, 2002
All I can say is, WOW! This sure puts our little worries about cars and work and school and gaining weight and paying bills into perspective! This is the story behind Steven Curtis Chapman's phenomenal song "No Greater Love." That song expresses the story better than I can, but I'll try...this story is a story of faithful martyrs from this century. It's the story of five young men who were willing to give EVERYTHING, and I mean everything, for the sake of spreading the gospel of Christ. When you say that you are surrendering to Christ, are you willing to give that much? Read about these men who are part of generations of faithful Christians who were willing to give up everything for the sake of the call.
"Man of courage, with your message of peace
What is that look in your eyes?
Why have you come to this faraway place?
What is this story you would lay down your life to tell?
What kind of love can this be?
There is no greater love than this
There is no greater gift that can ever be given
To be willing to die that another might live
There is no greater love than this"
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