Through Gates of Splendor

Written by Elisabeth Elliot

Narrated by Marguerite Gavin

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 men's mission combined modern technology with innate ingenuity, sparked by a passionate determination to get the gospel to a people without Christ. // 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 Jim's wife, Elisabeth. Through Gates of Splendor has since become a classic, one that has inspired hundreds of thousands of people.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ChristianAudio.com
• Release date: Aug 1, 2005
• ISBN: 9781596443136

Elisabeth Elliot

Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was one of the most perceptive and popular Christian writers of the last century. The author of more than twenty books, including Passion and Purity, The Journals of Jim Elliot, and These Strange Ashes, Elliot offered guidance and encouragement to millions of readers worldwide. For more information about Elisabeth's books, visit ElisabethElliot.org.

Reviews for Through Gates of Splendor

[vnovak_12 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

In 1955, 5 young missionaries who were working with other tribes in Ecuador decided to try to reach out to the Auca, a tribe with a deadly reputation. They gradually earned their trust by dropping gifts and pictures by plane. Their first contact with 3 Aucas seemed friendly, but later, all the missionaries were found dead. Some of the wives continued the ministry, and eventually some of the Auca became Christians.

[Justine Cox · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent read, I loved learning about all the missionaries who gave their lives for the sake of the gospel.

[lmathews_19 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My favorite leisurely read. If you want to read a book where you are captivated and you can't put it down, read "Through Gates of Splendor"! This book brought me to tears as I read about the price 5 men paid in order to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a group of savage Indians.....their lives!!!

[taterzngravy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a classic of stories about missions that takes place in Ecuador in 1956.

[seoulful · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A moving account of five men with a passion to bring the Gospel to a primitive, unreached tribe in Ecuador and were speared to death as they attempted to make contact. The story is told by Elisabeth Eliot, widow of one of the men who with her little girl went herself a few years later into the jungle to live with this same tribe, the Aucas, now called the Waorani. Elisabeth Eliot in later years went on to write many books and become a well known speaker.

[Serena Paulesworth · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is an amazing book! You need to read this!! It is amazing how God works in one's heart!! Praise be to God, our Father, and forever comfort! The narrator was excellent!! This book deserves ten stars!

[Shirley Emis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved the story from the journals of the men that died to make God known. This gives me a great perspective on loving God and loving His creation, His people.

[Rachel Nystrand · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great story said and touching ending. Definitely recommend. faith building.

[Anna McLaughlin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing. Read it immediately! Such a call to courage for all believers.

[Daniel Figueroa · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An unbelievable story of faith, courage, obedience and forgiveness. Truly a must read

[Garrett Hall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Inspiring for every believer. Please read. Well worth the time.