--- product_id: 8346200 title: "Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot (Lives of Faith)" price: "87.24 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8346200-shadow-of-the-almighty-the-life-and-testament-of-jim store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot (Lives of Faith) **Price:** 87.24 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot (Lives of Faith) - **How much does it cost?** 87.24 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8346200-shadow-of-the-almighty-the-life-and-testament-of-jim) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “More than inspirational reading: it belongs to the very heartbeat of evangelic witness.” — Christianity Today Shadow of the Almighty is one of the great missionary stories of modern times. It is the life and testament of Jim Elliot, as told by Elliot’s widow, author and evangelist Elisabeth Elliot Gren. Shadow of the Almighty is the true account of Elliot's martyrdom, along with four fellow missionaries, at the hands of Ecuador’s Huaorani Indians. About this important and enlightening book, Eugenia Price writes, “It proves that Jesus Christ will bring bright creativity out of any shadow which might fall across any life and any love.” A story that has inspired Christian readers for more than half a century, it poignantly recounts a tragic event that was presented from Huaorani perspective in the 2006 feature motion picture, End of the Spear . Review: Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot - Shadow of the Almighty is by far the best biography I have ever read. It has been said that "You will be the same today, except for the people you meet and the books you read." I have found this to be true in my life and I have grown from having read this very book. I feel you can glean so many spiritual nuggets from this book, from raising kids, covering them in prayer, allowing God to use them, the importance of eating healthy,exercise, the value of education and when education is taking the place of God and true knowledge of Him.... Reading this book, almost makes the movie End of the Spear seem shallow. Unless you know the history of these men's lives before they went into missions, it is easy to be disillusioned and think that a group of over zealous guys decided to go and reach the savage Auca Indianans, which is not the case. It was an absolute calling of God on each individual, that God had been preparing them for most of their lives (at least this is the case with Jim Elliot). Even Elizabeth Elliot, Jim's wife, had the calling on her life. They were spiritually, intellectually, and physically prepared. Elizabeth Elliot began compiling journal entries and letters of Jim's immediately after his death to begin he writing of Shadow of the Almighty, while the hurt and sting of her lose was still fresh. You will not find regret, resentment, bitterness or anger in her writing, only a life devoted to God even unto death. So while the book focuses on the life of Jim, remember it was his young, widowed wife who wrote the very words contained within its pages. What impresses me about this book, is that it is more than the retelling of Jim's life. Throughout the book are original writings of Jim's. You will see what makes his heart beat, his passions, his frustrations, his surrendered obedience, and his incredible faith. You will see God's sovereignty-His hand leading and weaving Jim's life and death. Review: Convicting - “He and the other men with whom he died were hailed as heros, ‘martyrs.’ I do not approve. Nor would they have approved.” This is probably my third favorite book of all time, simply because each time I’ve read it, I walk away loving Christ more. I’ve read it 4 or 5 times and somehow I don’t own it! Jim’s prayer as a twenty year old was this: “Lord make my way prosperous, not that I achieve high station, but that my life may be an exhibit to the value of knowing God.” His life has certainly been that for me. When he talked, he was one of those dudes who seemed overspiritual to the point of eye rolling. But he seriously, genuinely loved God A L O T. It was not a show. That’s why I love reading this book. Seeing his genuine love for God makes me love Him more. This quote sums Jim up. I have this one written in my Bible and pray through it regularly. “Of Jesus I cannot seem to get enough. Thank God, though, He does not thwart the soul’s desire for Himself, but only whets the desire, intensifying, sublimating.” His indecisiveness about dating Elisabeth made me quite frustrated at times. He did not find Elisabeth very attractive, or as he put it, her features were “of little appeal.” 😳However, they had a “thought-bond” that he shared with few others, and he saw that she had a huge thirst for God that might have surpassed his own in many respects. They were kindred spirits. We all know that she was clearly a catch! Yet their relationship was an absolute rollercoaster. Through it all, she understood that his indecisiveness was rooted in his desire to do missions and his overwhelming love for God (understatement). She knew he loved God more than he loved her. And that’s what she liked most about him anyways! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #50,849 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42 in Lawyer & Judge Biographies #54 in Christian Missions & Missionary Work (Books) #230 in Religious Leader Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 431 Reviews | ## Images ![Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot (Lives of Faith) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nZM+WR5cL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot *by C***N on February 2, 2006* Shadow of the Almighty is by far the best biography I have ever read. It has been said that "You will be the same today, except for the people you meet and the books you read." I have found this to be true in my life and I have grown from having read this very book. I feel you can glean so many spiritual nuggets from this book, from raising kids, covering them in prayer, allowing God to use them, the importance of eating healthy,exercise, the value of education and when education is taking the place of God and true knowledge of Him.... Reading this book, almost makes the movie End of the Spear seem shallow. Unless you know the history of these men's lives before they went into missions, it is easy to be disillusioned and think that a group of over zealous guys decided to go and reach the savage Auca Indianans, which is not the case. It was an absolute calling of God on each individual, that God had been preparing them for most of their lives (at least this is the case with Jim Elliot). Even Elizabeth Elliot, Jim's wife, had the calling on her life. They were spiritually, intellectually, and physically prepared. Elizabeth Elliot began compiling journal entries and letters of Jim's immediately after his death to begin he writing of Shadow of the Almighty, while the hurt and sting of her lose was still fresh. You will not find regret, resentment, bitterness or anger in her writing, only a life devoted to God even unto death. So while the book focuses on the life of Jim, remember it was his young, widowed wife who wrote the very words contained within its pages. What impresses me about this book, is that it is more than the retelling of Jim's life. Throughout the book are original writings of Jim's. You will see what makes his heart beat, his passions, his frustrations, his surrendered obedience, and his incredible faith. You will see God's sovereignty-His hand leading and weaving Jim's life and death. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Convicting *by C***E on May 4, 2019* “He and the other men with whom he died were hailed as heros, ‘martyrs.’ I do not approve. Nor would they have approved.” This is probably my third favorite book of all time, simply because each time I’ve read it, I walk away loving Christ more. I’ve read it 4 or 5 times and somehow I don’t own it! Jim’s prayer as a twenty year old was this: “Lord make my way prosperous, not that I achieve high station, but that my life may be an exhibit to the value of knowing God.” His life has certainly been that for me. When he talked, he was one of those dudes who seemed overspiritual to the point of eye rolling. But he seriously, genuinely loved God A L O T. It was not a show. That’s why I love reading this book. Seeing his genuine love for God makes me love Him more. This quote sums Jim up. I have this one written in my Bible and pray through it regularly. “Of Jesus I cannot seem to get enough. Thank God, though, He does not thwart the soul’s desire for Himself, but only whets the desire, intensifying, sublimating.” His indecisiveness about dating Elisabeth made me quite frustrated at times. He did not find Elisabeth very attractive, or as he put it, her features were “of little appeal.” 😳However, they had a “thought-bond” that he shared with few others, and he saw that she had a huge thirst for God that might have surpassed his own in many respects. They were kindred spirits. We all know that she was clearly a catch! Yet their relationship was an absolute rollercoaster. Through it all, she understood that his indecisiveness was rooted in his desire to do missions and his overwhelming love for God (understatement). She knew he loved God more than he loved her. And that’s what she liked most about him anyways! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Window Into A Heart That Loved the Lord Jesus Christ *by A***S on March 27, 2019* This book gave me a picture of what made the man Jim Elliot. He was a firebrand in his youth, a great writer, a lover of the Word of God, and a zealous Christian. I read the book and cried at the end. What a beautiful picture of a young man who loved his Lord even to the end! Some of my favorite parts: - Learning of his studies in biblical Greek (he seemingly anticipated New Testament translation needs in his missions work) - Tracking his spiritual growth over his brief earthly life - Reading of his budding relationship with Elisabeth - Seeing the burden he had for preaching the Gospel among the unreached - Sensing in his writings something of the glories of God’s Truth upon which his eyes were fixed One of the best features of the book to me is that each page is stamped with his age as his story progresses. It was moving to see the number stop abruptly at 28. ## Frequently Bought Together - Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot (Lives of Faith) - Through Gates of Splendor - The Journals of Jim Elliot --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8346200-shadow-of-the-almighty-the-life-and-testament-of-jim](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/8346200-shadow-of-the-almighty-the-life-and-testament-of-jim) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-13*